Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

S.Korea digital bank Kakao Bank picks advisors for planned IPO

Kakao Bank has not decided on the timing of its IPO, which analysts expect to be in the latter half of next year.

Guide to Asia-Pacific Fintech Hotspots; Covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Bangalore and Mumbai

China, which is home to a rising number of wealth and insurance fintechs, is on the march to build fintech hubs nationwide, with a focus on blockchain and digital currencies.

On track to Innovation

We continue to be constructive on gold and overweight in all our model portfolios, despite gold being sideways recently.

The ‘human touch’ to remain key to financial industry success — Avaloq

Based on a series of interviews with financial institutions as well as research among investors and end-clients, the study from Avaloq found a strong consensus among respondents towards new technologies and the transformation of front-to-back office infra

Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak's New Ambition Kicks Off on HBTC

After success with Apple, Wozniak was attracted to the technology of blockchain and use of cryptocurrencies.

MAS Announces Winners of the 2020 Global FinTech Innovation Challenge

We are pleased to see this year’s winners demonstrate strong potential in helping the industry tackle these critical issues. MAS would also like to thank KPMG Digital Village and PwC Singapore for their continued support.

ZA Tech in Regional Tie-Up With AIA

ZA Tech Global is the business entity established by ZhongAn Technologies International, the international arm of Chinese online insurer ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance.

DBS Rolls Out Digital Exchange

Investors will have access to the exchange via DBS entities like its securities or private banking arm, Gupta said, noting that crypto trading will begin as early as next week.

Custodians look to fintech, cryptocurrency to bolster capabilities

The solution will “enable institutions to invest in the emerging cryptocurrency assets that are transforming how financial markets operate, including transaction and settlement activities”, the banks say in a joint statement, also on December

Taking RCEP to the next stage

A regional digital currency can become a reality in 10 to 15 years

DBS launches digital banking service for SMEs

With the unprecedented challenges facing SMEs, which account for more than 98% of Hong Kong’s businesses, DBS Hong Kong is supporting SMEs with the digital tools needed to build operational resilience.

China and Hong Kong working on digital yuan cross-border payments

He stated, “As the renminbi is already in use in Hong Kong and the status of e-CNY is the same as cash in circulation, it will bring even greater convenience to Hong Kong and Mainland tourists.”

Financial Services Driving Growth in Singapore Blockchain Use

A PwC Singapore survey found that blockchain has emerged as one of the top three technology trends in Singapore for 2021, with 70% of the respondents showing support for the technology, the report says.

Iress scores dealer group mandate

FYG is a privately owned network with over 70 advisers located across Australia.

"FinTech for an Inclusive Society and a Sustainable Planet" - Remarks by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS

MAS is keen to partner other central banks in the region to expand the linkage, so that more people across Southeast Asia can benefit.

Six to launch Singapore based digital issuance platform

It intends to target growing demand for public and private institutional digital assets, including regulated digital asset securities and cryptocurrency assets.

CREALOGIX Insights January 2021 edition: Digital Banking & Wealth

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Four in five FinTech firms in ASEAN set on expanding despite the COVID-19 pandemic: UOB, PwC and SFA report

The optimism comes on the back of the accelerated trend in digital adoption across ASEAN amid the pandemic

Over 200m new mobile banking users forecast in four APAC markets by 2023: report

The Philippines is expected to add 16 million users, to reach a total of 41 million, and is closely followed by Vietnam, which could add 14 million users, to reach 36 million.

Hiring rapidly, U.S fintech startup Stripe plots Asia expansion

U.S. digital payments company Stripe plans to expand across Asia, including in Southeast Asia, Japan, China and India