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Standard Chartered plans Singapore digital asset custody
Crypto

Standard Chartered plans Singapore digital asset custody

Institutional clients in Singapore may soon gain access to regulated custody for cryptoassets and tokenised assets as demand grows for safer digital services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Chief Information Officer
Manufacturing

Manulife promotes Andy Bruce to Chief Information Officer

The promotion underscores Manulife's push to simplify systems and expand AI across Asia as insurers race to modernise ageing technology.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
CrowdStrike finds AI-driven hacks on South Korean banks
Large Language Models

CrowdStrike finds AI-driven hacks on South Korean banks

The campaign exposed how an unknown financially motivated actor used AI tools to breach multiple South Korean financial firms and steal data.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore Bitcoin investors want returns, survey finds
Crypto

Singapore Bitcoin investors want returns, survey finds

Wealthy investors are increasingly seeking yield from Bitcoin holdings, with security, custody and succession planning shaping their choices in Singapore.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
FOMO Pay partners Sumsub to boost compliance checks
Risk & Compliance

FOMO Pay partners Sumsub to boost compliance checks

The move should help FOMO Pay tighten onboarding and fraud checks as it expands across markets with diverging rules and rising scam pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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AtkinsRéalis appoints Julian Hill to lead rail growth
Procurement

AtkinsRéalis appoints Julian Hill to lead rail growth

The hire comes as the firm pursues work across an AMEA rail pipeline worth more than USD $3.9 trillion, amid heavy public investment.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Private wealth buyers snap up Asia, Europe real estate
Real estate

Private wealth buyers snap up Asia, Europe real estate

Higher construction costs and sharp price resets are luring private capital into office and other assets, with some deals below replacement cost.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Wise Integration & Navitas target AI data centre power
Semiconductors

Wise Integration & Navitas target AI data centre power

Rising AI electricity demand is prompting the firms to seek more efficient, compact power-supply designs for data centres and high-end computing gear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Beyond Q-Day: Why Crypto-Agility Will Decide Who's Ready
Virtual Private Networks

Beyond Q-Day: Why Crypto-Agility Will Decide Who's Ready

Hong Kong lenders face a five-year scramble to overhaul encryption, after the HKMA found average quantum readiness at just 2.3 out of 10.

By Daniel Kwong • 4 min read • Last week
Orange Business & Aviatrix expand Asia-Pacific tie-up
Software Defined Wide Area Network

Orange Business & Aviatrix expand Asia-Pacific tie-up

Enterprises in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand will gain a single service to manage AI-era cloud networks across multiple platforms.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers
Fintech

Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers

Travellers can now buy mobile data and scan local payment codes in Wise's app, as the firm expands its push into trip spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Hyperlayer joins Asia Pacific fintech lab as finalist
Digital Transformation

Hyperlayer joins Asia Pacific fintech lab as finalist

The Hong Kong firm will gain access to major banks and insurers as it seeks customers wary of costly core-system overhauls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AI, data analytics driving FPT's strong APAC growth
Manufacturing

AI, data analytics driving FPT's strong APAC growth

Enterprises across APAC are moving from AI trials to deployment, boosting demand for FPT's data-led transformation services.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Sinclair promotes Lai, hires Choi in Hong Kong restructure
Gaming

Sinclair promotes Lai, hires Choi in Hong Kong restructure

The appointments bring consumer and corporate communications under one regional team as clients demand more joined-up support across Asia-Pacific.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Visa study finds Asia-Pacific stablecoin interest rising
Crypto

Visa study finds Asia-Pacific stablecoin interest rising

Stablecoins are edging towards mainstream payments in Asia Pacific, with 46% of consumers saying they may use them within five years, Visa found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
BT International wins UBS cloud trader voice overhaul
Unified Communications

BT International wins UBS cloud trader voice overhaul

The bank has begun replacing 20 trading voice platforms with a single cloud system, aiming to cut complexity while meeting strict compliance rules.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Hong Kong stories

Wise launches eSIMs & QR payments for Australian travellers
Fintech

Wise launches eSIMs & QR payments for Australian travellers

Travellers arriving overseas without connectivity or cash access can now use Wise for data and local QR payments in one app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week