Managers of Wealth Fintech

Ant International expands HSBC partnership for tokenised treasury services

As part of the initiative, Ant International completed pilot transactions across two payment corridors linking the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.

Bitcoin’s latest hacks expose where trust really sits in Asia

Trust has dispersed into a collection of smaller, more transparent assumptions.

Small banks are early AI adopters but infrastructure holds back scale

Nearly 2 in 3 already use AI in their IT departments, according to SAS’ study.

Are the machines rising? South African finance and security facing looming AI threats

It goes far beyond asking an AI model to draft an email or answer a straightforward query.

Barclays ramps up use of Anthropic's Claude

Barclays is extending its use of Anthropic's Claude in an effort to accelerate software development, modernise its legacy systems and boost operational efficiency.

APAC finance firms eye $3m agentic AI savings

Only 6% said they were very familiar with the technology in compliance work.

AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

One such risk is what happens if the big bets being made on AI don't pay off.

Finastra Launches AI Feature to Help Banks Resolve Payment Errors

The feature is designed to reduce reliance on specialist expertise and help new staff learn payment repair processes.

How tokenisation is changing the future of global banking

Tokenisation, AI and digital assets are transforming how value moves across borders.

UOB Offers Financing and Workshops to Help SMEs Adopt AI

More than 600 SMEs have engaged with the programme since its launch in July 2025.

HSBC prepares for the launch of HK$-backed stablecoin, RedCoin

Concurrently, HSBC will launch a comprehensive educational series for the general public in Hong Kong

HCLTech launches first-of-its-kind AI-based synthetic research study for the global wealth management industry

Based on more than 1,000 AI personas, the report finds 84% of wealth management firms acknowledge the need for an operating model reset, but less than 10% are prepared for the shift

Efficient frontier, customization, scalability: technology (and AI) at the service of advanced consulting

In wealth advisory, the growing use of artificial intelligence is redefining the relationship between time, decision-making, and relationships.

LHV Bank rolls out agentic AI for customer emails with Gradient Labs

The UK challenger bank goes live with fully automated customer support workflows following a successful six-month pilot programme.

AI in banking: data and skills gaps threaten returns

Some 81% of respondents also said their organisation has prioritised AI adoption over ROI.

Sumsub Launches APAC Council to Develop Guidance on AI Agents

Its work will cover applications for AI agents, the technical systems needed to support them and approaches to governing their use.

Volante and Circle partner to bring USDC payments to banks

The integration is designed to allow institutions to explore digital dollar capabilities without deploying a separate digital asset infrastructure.

AI messaging scam costs Italy's top bank Intesa millions, sources say

The fraudsters followed up with a phone call that appeared to come from a senior partner at a prominent law firm, confirming the instruction.

The cost of not innovating: Frontier AI models, cyber defence, and EU strategic autonomy

The result could be a self-reinforcing cycle of fragility. Rather than more regulation, the EU must mobilise risk capital, retain talent, and help frontier technologies emerge and scale.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn 2026 Positive: How to Tell If the Demand Holds

US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in roughly $2.4 billion on a net basis in the week to September 25.

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