10/17/2018
Chatbots: Convenience vs Risks
Banks have little choice but to rely on popular applications, because they help attract customers already familiar with their use.
FinTech
10/17/2018
Touchstone steers expansion course in Asia for its NavOne wealth management software
The expansion comes as rationalisation takes place in the global trustee market
10/16/2018
World's First Public Offering of a Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Related Fund Goes Live
Epoch Digital Assets will make use of hedge fund management know-how to invest into funds and other investment vehicles with exposure to a variety of cryptocurrency, initial coin offering (ICO), and other digital assets, seeking aggressive returns while r
10/16/2018
Temenos scores digital transformation mandate
Bird added investing in innovative, flexible and modern technologies, and working with key partners such as Temenos is an important part of this approach.
10/15/2018
Will cryptocurrencies act as tax havens for Chinese investors?
That is why there is a general assumption that the Chinese investors will turn to cryptocurrencies in order to park their money.
10/12/2018
Crypto Finance eyes Asian expansion after winning Swiss license
This gold-plated seal of approval should give the Zug-headquartered firm enough clout to persuade other jurisdictions to allow the company to set up residence, Brzezek believes.
10/11/2018
The Digital Accelerator: Revving Up Government in Asia
Indeed, Asia’s governments’ use of digital technologies in public finance management is directly transforming the lives of millions of people.
10/11/2018
Fiserv exec sees great potential in PH banking system
Although the Philippines is still not at par with other countries in the region, he said it is not far behind.
10/11/2018
Neo Banks and Challenger Banks in Asia: Ready for Prime Time?
Interestingly this is against the backdrop of consumers who are increasingly embracing digital banking — suggesting that more of them are more comfortable with digital offerings from traditional banks.
10/11/2018
BankBazaar CEO urges local banks and Regulators to speed up Digital Adoption
Shift to digital can’t come sooner as more millennials make up the population in Malaysia
10/11/2018
Will Hong Kong top Singapore in this year?
Singapore and Hong Kong remain the enemy sisters in the fintech race
10/11/2018
SHANZHAI CITY Launches "iO-X" the World's First Blockchain-Driven Community Impact Exchange
Following China, iO-X will be launched in communities in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, with observers from The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and International Monetary Fund.
10/11/2018
MobiKwik to enter wealth management with Clearfunds acquisition
MobiKwik’s 107 million plus customers will soon be able to start saving in mutual funds seamlessly from their MobiKwik app in just a few clicks.
10/10/2018
World first digital sukuk targets Bitcoin generation
Blossom Finance hopes its pioneering products can enable retail investors to benefit from the kinds of gains usually only enjoyed by institutions and the ultra-wealthy
10/10/2018
Singapore Will Help Crypto Firms Set Up Local Bank Accounts
Singapore has been pushing to develop its financial technology sector as a way of creating jobs and diversifying the economy
10/09/2018
BNY Mellon introduces chatbot Selina to handle institutional clients’ trading queries
The bank is committed to streamlining operations and improving services as part of its fintech push, says Sammi Cho, chief executive of the Hong Kong branch
10/08/2018
Fintech, a global boost for Islamic Finance?
High transaction costs make it uneconomical for Islamic banks to offer fully-fledged bank accounts to low income groups, which make up a large part of the population in most developing countries.
10/08/2018
Philippine firms asked to embrace artificial intelligence
Kumar says as part of digital transformation and disruptive technology, management must think digital, taking risks and responding to technological trends to stay relevant.
10/08/2018
CONNECT by Crossbridge once again reinvents the wealth management game
Singapore's first robo-advisor unveils next level in customer experience, becomes first pure-play robo-advisor to integrate MyInfo
10/08/2018
Singapore's first robo-advisor unveils next level in customer experience
CONNECT by Crossbridge has also optimised its existing user interface based on extensive user testing and analysis to provide an enhanced wealth management experience.