Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Technology to underpin future of financial services

Gen Z and Millennials no longer think branches are relevant and expect to interact digitally.

Hummingbird acquires LogicLoop: Revolutionizing risk management with advanced data integration

This acquisition is set to enhance Hummingbird’s mission to serve as the foundational operating platform for financial crime and compliance teams worldwide.

Standard Chartered Bank lauded at Taiwan Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for hyper-personalised, frictionless banking

The company highlights its commitment to delivering outstanding products and unforgettable customer experience.

OCBC to Establish New Innovation Lab

OCBC Punggol is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

DBS Expands Crypto Offering

Depending on the product’s structure and cryptocurrency price movements, clients may earn yield on fiat or take delivery of the underlying cryptocurrency

Paul Hodes on Privé Technologies’ FinTech Solutions for the Future World of Wealth Management

Their core offerings were tools for portfolio analytics, client onboarding including suitability checks, and advisory recommendations via multi-factor portfolio optimization.

Arta Finance gets EDBI investment to expand international wealth footprint

Arta is founded by ex-Google executives and jointly headquartered in the US and Singapore

Phishing emails related to ZA Bank Limited

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions.

Synpulse Supports Judo Bank in Achieving Rapid Go-Live on New Core Banking Platform

With Synpulse as the delivery partner, Judo Bank was able to leverage the firm's deep expertise in banking transformation, technological integration, and cloud services, resulting in a seamless transition to the new platform.

Hong Kongers seek digital channels, F2F meetings in wealth mgmt services

Despite their comfort in using digital platforms and even AI, the respondents said that traditional face-to-face meetings remain an important channel for managing wealth.

Netwealth acquires Xeppo to help ‘licensees of the future’

The acquisition aims to address the concerns that arise from workflow inefficiencies, heightened cyber security risks and governance pressures.

Metalpha Adopts New Bitcoin Mining Index by Antalpha and FTSE Russell

The fund uses the Antalpha BTC Mining Index as the benchmark to invest in publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies.

Transforming Traditions: Fintech and the Future of Family Offices

A comprehensive study by Deloitte estimates that, at the end of 2023, Hong Kong hosted around 2,700 single-family offices

Stocklytics: Asia Will be the Leading Banking AI Beneficiary

The regional gap is expected to widen moving forward.

Robo adviser Syfe raises US$27 million from funds, family offices for Hong Kong expansion

More wealthy family offices are expected to finance start-ups in their efforts to capture the growth potential in Hong Kong, analysts say

AI in Private Wealth Management and the Future of HNW Advisory in Asia, India, and the Middle East

As AI continues to evolve, it offers significant benefits in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and personalised service, while also introducing challenges related to data privacy, system integration, and ethical considerations.

DBS Launches Treasury Token Pilot

The bank’s blockchain is integrated with Ant International’s Whale platform

UAE’s National Pulse invests in Singapore fintech Aleta Planet

The investment comes amid new initiatives by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to promote open finance services and adoption of digital services.

Accenture: Gen AI could lift revenues of Asia's wealth managers by 8%

The report's key themes span the use of generative AI, the growth of the Asian wealth management industry and offshore opportunities.

Endowus x Intellect Wealth & Wellbeing Report: 40% of Gen Z and Millennial Workers in Hong Kong Often Think About Leaving Their Jobs

The findings of the study establishes a virtuous, cyclical relationship between high levels of financial wellbeing and personal wellbeing.