11/23/2020
VIC Rewards and XcelTrip offer Blockchain-enabled Vitality Packages to the Medical Tourism Marketspace
The partnership currently has a combined community that exceeds 750,000 members.
FinTech
11/23/2020
Double Win For Objectway Wealthtech Suite At Xcelent 2020 Awards
The augmented intelligence component and overall scalability of the Optimiser solution is a distinguishing point.
11/20/2020
Citi Accelerator Lures Over 3,500 Fintechs
The initial pool was further shortlisted to 140 firms before 12 finalists were selected.
11/20/2020
SMBC invests US$30m in GIC-backed fintech OakNorth amid Asean push
Other Singapore names that remain invested in OakNorth include the Economic Development Board of Singapore's EDBI, and the Singapore-based private investment firm Clermont Group.
11/20/2020
Economic uncertainties hinder virtual banking development in Hong Kong
Traditional players unfazed even as digital newcomers offer higher interest rates
11/20/2020
Bitcoin price surge linked to China crackdown
Miners struggling to liquidate crypto holdings because Beijing has frozen bank accounts
11/19/2020
China Cybersecurity and Data Protection: What you need to know about China’s draft Personal Information Protection Law
The draft PIPL also lays down obligations on processors when sharing and transferring personal information to third parties.
11/19/2020
Ogier advises video live-streaming platform DouYu on merger
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021
11/19/2020
BOCHK launches brand new Design and Features for Mobile Banking
The pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation journey of BOCHK, and we are seeing an exponential growth in our digital transaction volume.
11/19/2020
HSBC Malaysia: More banking transactions to be done digitally post-Covid-19
HSBC said it remains to be seen how far people will be willing to use video platforms as part of this interaction, which may depend on factors such as how long social distancing persists.
11/19/2020
UnionBank becomes the first bank from the Philippines to join BIAN
The rapid development in consumer technology has driven customers to expect instant services and the delivery of frictionless solutions and platforms.
11/19/2020
Singapore Customs Digitalizes Banker's Guarantee Process
During the pilot it accounted for about 65 percent of the BGs issued by the participating banks to the Singapore Customs.
11/19/2020
Japan Inc to begin experiments issuing digital yen
Japan has among the most cash-loving people in the world, with cashless payments making up only 20% of total settlement - well below the United States, with 45% and China with 70%.
11/18/2020
Lu and Kasikornbank launch online wealth management platform FinVest
The new digital investment platform is aimed to help retail investors in Thailand
11/18/2020
Early Days for Virtual Bank Competition in Hong Kong
Many of the VBs offer much more attractive deposit rates than those offered by the incumbents.
11/18/2020
Hong Kong investors embrace tech platforms
Hong Kong investors remain proactive investors despite Covid-19, a Calastone survey found.
11/18/2020
Good data housekeeping is the first step toward reliable client reporting
A single source of truth applies to a data domain
11/18/2020
Former Bank of Japan exec says Japan will need years to issue digital yen
A former Bank of Japan official is concerned about a digital yen triggering massive outflows from private bank deposits.
11/17/2020
Singapore Robo-Advisor Expands to UAE
The company said its launch is a «natural path to expand the firm into a thriving region.
11/17/2020
Thakral One demonstrates dedication to supporting financial growth in the Philippines with additiv and Microsoft
The collaboration is an extension for both additiv and Thakral One.