FinTech
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HitPay introduces HitPay Keyboard payment solution
06/28/2017First payment keyboard in SEA to facilitate person-to-person cash transfers within any chat app
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Singapore banks to allow cellphone numbers for transfers
06/28/2017Institutions embracing fintech to serve the mobile-first generation
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Singapore to Let Banks Invest in Digital Platforms, E-Commerce
06/27/2017Regulator to limit investment to 10% of bank’s capital funds
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NAM and NRI Conduct Proof of Concept for Applying AI in the Asset Management Industry
06/26/2017The objective of the PoC was to assess whether analysis with AI would contribute to increased accuracy of portfolio managers’ investment decision-making.
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Promises and pitfalls in Cambodia's online business world
06/24/2017Young and growing internet population could mean opportunities for investors
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India's Biggest E-Commerce Merger at Risk as Billionaire Objects
06/23/2017Flipkart had earlier told Snapdeal that it wants all the startup’s investors to agree to deal terms as a precondition of the transaction
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JD.com and Farfetch Partner to Open Ultimate Gateway for Bringing Luxury Brands to China
06/22/2017Farfetch has well-established operations in China and is already the partner of choice for 200 luxury brands and more than 500 multi-brand retailers.
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Ketan Samani: «More Than 90 Pct of Fintechs Perish»
06/21/2017Speed remains an important factor in the innovation process, but this year we will probably progress a little more slowly.
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Shariah compliant Robo Advisor ‘Algebra’ to pilot in Asia before going global
06/21/2017A robo-advisor is an online wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice without the use of human financial planners.
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RegTech solutions set for adoption across APAC
06/21/2017Across Asia Pacific and, for that matter, globally, financial services firms are being asked to provide more detailed and complex submissions to regulators on a more regular basis, using a greater variety of measurement methods.
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Japanese banking giant invests $100m in Israeli cybersecurity firm
06/21/2017Cyberreason's advanced technology have protected scores of companies from advanced attacks, including the recent and global WannaCry Ransoware attack.
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Robo-advisory for a more efficient front-office
06/21/2017This is in the form of digital marketing – in terms of personal content curation and social media / digital collaboration tools – and acquiring and engaging front-to-back – via multiple channels, staying compliant and creating trusted re
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Did Know that 80% of Wealth Managers in China Use WeChat?
06/21/2017This is a compelling opportunity for financial services providers.
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Big four facing open banking threat
06/20/2017Capgemini banking and capital markets industry practice head, Phil Gomm, said Australian banks are latecomers to open banking opportunities compared to institutions elsewhere.
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Creating a more compelling digital platform for investors
06/20/2017The firm wants to eliminate the unnecessary complexity and lack of transparency from investing to help its users plan and save for a safer future.
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Singapore – the Fintech Giant
06/20/2017This essentially means that all the digital currency transactions involving real money or services, such as buying and selling bitcoins with dollars or paying for services with bitcoins, would qualify for GST
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Meet Anna Haotanto, The Fintech Queen of Singapore
06/18/2017The small island nation wants more than a high-tech economy: Singapore aims to become a global fintech hub.
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UBS in Hong Kong Tech Move
06/15/2017The aim of Hong Kong X is to provide a platform for engagement, networking and knowledge sharing amongst the business community, and the tech start-up ecosystem.
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Macquarie shuts down direct robo-advice service
06/15/2017The announcement comes after founder and chief investment officer of OwnerAdvisory John O’Connell passed away last week.
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Warburg Pincus to invest $360 million to acquire a significant minority stake in Tata Technologies
06/15/2017The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals said the company.