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G20 Finance Leaders Agree to Regulate Stablecoins

G20 finance leaders have agreed to impose regulations on global stablecoins

CBA tech woes show terrifying software butterfly effect

The impact can quickly go national and will not necessarily be confined to the bank's own customers.

HSBC Global AM to set up in Malaysia

The firm is seeking to hire key business and investment officers who will be based in the country.

Indonesia issues world's first blockchain sukuk

Islamic financial firms are incorporating social elements, such as environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices, to widen their appeal beyond religiously-minded customers in the Gulf and Southeast Asia.

Nikko to launch thematic ETF in Hong Kong

The firm joins other managers who have launched several themed products this year.

China’s cryptocurrency plan has a powerful partner: Big Brother

The system emerging in China looks very different from bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that enthusiasts have championed as tools of emancipation from big banks and governments.

Financing innovation requires innovation in finance

This is where the STAR Market plays a role.

Chinese AI company urges IPO despite U.S. blacklisting

The White House blacklisted eight Chinese companies this month, accusing them of being implicated in human-rights violations against Muslim minorities in the country's far-western region of Xinjiang.

Damian Hitchen: «The Next Step of Swissquote's Growth Story Is in Asia»

A number of acquisitions since 2010 has allowed the bank to consolidate its position as a leader in online trading.

Self-reflection needed in treasury management

Companies always need to evaluate the processes and tools that generate operational efficiency

A Robo Alternative for Savvy Investors

Hong Kong, Australia and Indonesia are potential markets for expansion

Singapore’s First Blockchain Trade Financing Platform Launched

CIMB Bank's Singapore Branch and iTrust have launched Singapore's First Blockchain Trade Financing Platform, and successfully completed their first structured trade financing transaction on the platform.

Vietnam ed tech startup aims to fill Southeast Asia's talent pool

E-learning platform Topica helps young workers reskill for the digital age

Apiax Raises $6.6 Million Series A Funding and Expands to Singapore

Apiax was the Startup of the Year at the Swiss FinTech Awards in March 2019 and also named by Fintechnews.ch as one of the Hottest Fintech Startups in Switzerland.

China wants centralised digital currency after bitcoin crackdown

In late September, central bank governor Yi Gang said China’s new currency may be associated with existing electronic payment systems, such as the popular WeChat and AliPay phone apps, which are widespread and allow yuan transactions via bank accoun

Banks and fintech backing climate change efforts

There is huge pressure on farmers around the impact to the environment. Younger generations are happy to consider meat alternatives or just change their diet all together.

JPMorgan-backed cybersecurity firm eyes Aussie banks

The cybersecurity company will open offices in Sydney and Melbourne with a starting presence of five full-time employees, led by former Symantec and Linksys executive Stephanie Boo, the firm's Asia-Pacific managing director.

WhatsApp close to meeting data localisation norms, payments service should be on in two months: NPCI

NPCI is also planning to take UPI overseas to help those travelling abroad make payments through digital means.

Global fintechs set sights on Australia as open banking nears

This means data from consenting consumers on mortgage accounts, credit and debit cards and transaction accounts will be free to be shared between banks and fintech providers.

Poor Internet connection spurs ‘creative ways’ for digital technology in banking and finance

In recent years, advanced technology providers have diversified into the world of financial services—with two of the largest competing technological giants, Google and Apple, now providing digital wallet services.