Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Robo and hybrid digital models in insurance and investments

They should offer clients the digital tools and software capabilities to enjoy better engagement levels with their relationship manager.

Banking & Wealth Management: How to Win the Best of Both Worlds

This requires a culture of proactive change that is typical of a technology-forward institution.

Blackstone in Talks to Buy Baring's Interplex for at Least $1 Billion

Interplex delisted from the Singapore bourse in April 2016 when the transaction was completed.

Insurtech sector still seen as a blue ocean despite regulatory crackdown

Online insurers expected to continue taking market share from traditional players

GPs boost technology as pandemic increases digital demand

Latest CommBank GP Insights Report finds general practices (GPs) are increasing their investment in technology to meet customer demand and support ongoing management pressures.

Thai Central Bank to Trial Retail Digital Currency

BOT said public demand for retail CBDC will gradually rise over time and that CBDC could become an alternative payment option in the future.

Indonesian state-bank BNI mulls acquiring digital finance firms

The organisation should be cost-efficient, that is the most important consideration in going inorganic

Global fintech investment rebounds in first half of 2021

E-commerce growth fuels investor interest in payments-focused firms

Andrew Walsh and IRESS’ big plans beyond Xplan

What’s interesting about Iress is that for a firm built on the back of its success catering to the software needs of financial advisers, it has developed rather quickly into a diversified technology company with advice as an increasingly marginalise

Iress board accepts takeover bid

The board said it had carefully considered the proposal, and will recommend it to shareholders pending EQT's due diligence.

Iress financial advice revenue drops 4%

Pro forma revenue was up 1% PCP to $298.7 million, while pro forma net profits after tax (NPAT) was up 9% PCP to $27.1 Million.

Coinbase Names Mitsubishi UFJ as Banking Partner in Japan

The move follows the Nasdaq-listed exchange’s subsidiary registering with the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the country’s financial watchdog, in June.

Acacia uses open banking to help Aussies build wealth in sustainable way

Super and investment solutions are in the pipeline.

Digital asset manager Hyperithm raises $11M in Series B round

The round was co-led by Hashed and Wemade Tree, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Cocone, GS Futures, and Guardian Fund.

Fighting evolving cybersecurity threats in Singapore: No letting the guard down

2020 saw an increase in cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing attacks and online scams

Ethereum to exceed Bitcoin’s value within five years

Ether is up around 240% this year, while Bitcoin is up less than 38%.

Can legacy banks stay relevant with banking as a service?

In Southeast Asia, BaaS platforms have surfaced as key components of open banking.

Singpore's Azentio takes over Islamic core banking outfit Path Solutions

Singapore's Azentio Software has acquired the core banking software assets of Path Solutions, a technology supplier to 150+ Islamic financial institutions across the globe.

Digitising Wealth Management in the Post-Pandemic Future

Only cloud infrastructure and services have grown in 2020.

Kakao opens blockchain units in Singapore, eyes expansion overseas

With the two at the forefront, the South Korean internet giant will pursue the globalization of its public blockchain project, Klaytn, from Singapore.

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