04/12/2017
Singapore robo-advisor StashAway receives in-principle approval for Retail Fund Management License from MAS
Currently, robos in Singapore only serve accredited investors, and have yet to empower all investors.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
04/11/2017
Is South Africa set to issue a national digital currency?
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) could take things further by issuing a national digital currency.
04/10/2017
Bitcoin Mainly Used as Speculative Investment in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, Luno has operations in Malaysia, one of its largest markets, as well as in Indonesia, where activity has been growing consistently.
04/06/2017
How a new breed of investment providers are challenging DIY and discretionary management incumbents
While fund managers are launching funds focused on the theme of robotics and increasing automation, investment houses are using new technology to bring more accurate, efficient and cheaper products and services to investors.
04/04/2017
Robo-advisors now seeking high net worth clients
Robo-advisors are not just for younger folks who don’t have much money to invest
04/04/2017
Japan Finally Recognizes Bitcoin After Long Battle
The Japanese bill distinguishes between digital currencies like Bitcoin and electronic money.
04/04/2017
Banks Unite Around Ripple to Launch Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Wiring Service
Several banks around the world have already adopted Ripple, a payment protocol and exchange network.
04/04/2017
Is your workplace AI ethical, or even useful?
So what does AI mean for the future of our workplaces? Everything – if we use it right.
04/03/2017
Managed Fund Titans Eye 2018 for Blockchain MVP Launch
There are pain points in data management and in the exchange of information that maybe could be solved with blockchain
03/31/2017
Robots Are Replacing Humans at All These Wall Street Firms
The layoffs due to automation are an industry-wide shift.
03/31/2017
Hong Kong’s monetary authority unveils trade finance platform based on blockchain technology
Their project was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of using the distributed ledger technology known as Blockchain to reduce the risk of fraudulent activity, while increasing business transparency, operational efficiency and productivity in trade fi
03/31/2017
AI and IoT dominate insurtech startup funding
The insurance industry views AI and the IoT as critical to delivering increased levels of personalization and better real-world outcomes for customers
03/30/2017
Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial
Technology already has some real world applications for the short to medium term
03/30/2017
BBVA joins Linux Foundation's blockchain project
Hyperledger, seeks to ensure that blockchain implementations are compatible both within and across industries
03/30/2017
Google will disrupt funds management, says machine learning expert
A new powerful funds management machine will likely emerge
03/30/2017
AI to present huge opportunity for banks to transform customer experience: Accenture
Globally, 76% bankers and 83% in India believe that within three years, banks will deploy AI as their primary method for interacting with customers.
03/30/2017
Hong Kong trade finance goes Deloitte-fully blockchain
There have been other blockchain-powered trade finance initiatives around the world.
03/29/2017
Nordea prepares for the robot future with virtual employees
Nordea's group head of robotics strategy and innovation, Mattias Fras, says that, far from being a threat to human staffers, robots are currently helping to ease the burden of simple repetitive tasks.
03/28/2017
The AI Marketing Revolution Comes to Banking
Advanced data analytics can help you build an omniscient system that automatically knows what to send, to whom and when, and do so without raising any compliance red flags.
03/28/2017
Brexit and Trump relegate the robots on fund managers’ worry list
Politics isn't just the backdrop to market moves anymore - it's top of fund managers' business risks