Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Nikko Global taps Fintica AI for market analysis

Collaboration builds on initial success of project using fintech firm’s proprietary technology

Asian Private Equity Funds Concerned About Digital Gap

Amid health measures like social distancing, travel bans and lockdowns that make digitalization increasingly a prerequisite for commercial relevance in the future.

Versa launches digital cash management platform

Versa account holders have the autonomy to withdraw their funds at any moment without incurring any penalties.

Regtech Group formed by Steering Committee of Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap Wants to Know if DLT will Improve Business Processes

The responses to the survey will reportedly be used to “inform the Discovery Report to be presented by the Regtech Working Group to the Steering Committee overseeing the National Blockchain Roadmap in the first half of 2021.”

Refinitiv Wealth Management Report – ‘Redefining Investor Data Needs’ – Highlights the Growing Needs of Self-directed and Advisory Clients

The study finds that self-directed and advisory clients’ needs are rapidly changing.

Forrester report reveals top emerging technologies in banking in 2021

Banks, cites the report, are set to bet big on "hot" technology investments such as CX and openness

SGX and Temasek JV ties up with Covalent to build end-to-end digital infrastructure

As part of the partnership, Marketnode will acquire a minority stake in Covalent.

Winklevoss-Backed Gemini on Hiring Spree in Singapore

Gemini also recently enhanced its platform with an expanded product offering that now includes Singapore dollars and faster application speeds for the residents from the city-state, according to a statement from the firm.

Nikko Asset Management selects GoldenSource Nexus for global investment data management

Head-quartered in Tokyo, the global asset manager will use GoldenSource Nexus to gain operational efficiencies and focus on growing the business.

Philippines Issues Crypto Industry Guidelines to Guard Against Money Laundering

New guidelines bring the nation's digital asset industry in line with Financial Action Task Force standards

Tech Giants Target Indonesia’s 83 Million Who Lack Bank Access

For Indonesia, the entry of tech giants presents an opportunity to reach more than 83 million people -- nearly a third of its population

CBA 2021 Technology Update

Accelerating CBA's digital strategy to provide best-in-class customer experiences.

ACCC’s Sims warns on big bank fintech takeovers

Mr Sims in October also expressed concerns at the prospect of the big four picking off potential fintech rivals, and the ability of merger laws to deal with that prospect.

Making use of digital tools for accounting, marketing and sales

The company, which has three full-time employees and a number of part-timers, also uses the Shopify e-commerce platform to sell food products during Hari Raya.

More software programmes and tools to help SMEs in marketing, e-payment and working from home

"Covid-19 has impacted SMEs in many ways. It compounded pre-existing challenges such as cost pressures, cash flow and manpower issues, amidst weak demand locally and globally,"

How China is tackling fintech risk and regulation

The rules need to emphasise the substance instead of the form of a company

Agricultural Bank of China deploys AI-based virtual receptionist

With the addition of a virtual receptionist onsite, the Zhongshan branch of the Agricultural Bank of China hopes to lift its overall service quality and operational efficiency.

SGX and Temasek partner to advance digital asset infrastructure in capital markets

The JV will look to partner with fixed income issuance platforms to connect to its post-trade and asset servicing infrastructure

Bitcoin ETF? Bank of Singapore says SEC under Gensler may alter view on digital currencies as US$176 billion sell-off highlights risks

Bitcoin has declined by more than a fifth since the digital money peaked at US$41,981 on January 8

Commercial banks seek ideas from new rivals for digitalization

The meeting come as lenders have been shutting down brick-and-mortar branches to focus on their online and mobile services, while heightening competition with fintech firms have been driving them to cooperate with both rivals old and new.

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