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Robo Advisors in Singapore: Which One is Right For You?
Robo advisors in Singapore are seeing rapid growth. Robo advisors first emerged in 2008 as a result of the financial crisis. As time passed and digitalisation began to play a more prominent role in society, robo advisors grew in tandem.
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DLT-Based Capital Markets Platform iSTOX Graduates MAS’ Sandbox
ICHX the operator of the iSTOX announced that it has been approved by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as a recognised market operator and capital markets services licensee. According to their press statement, this makes iSTOX the first capital markets
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Capital Markets Platform iSTOX Secures Funding Of USD 5 Million
Next-generation capital markets platform iSTOX has secured a USD 5 million investment from Hanwha Asset Management, South Korea’s leading comprehensive asset management company. The Korean financial leader’s investment in iSTOX follows similar partnerships with Thailand’s Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group and Japan’s Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings. Other key shareholders of
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Singaporean Robo Advisor Bambu Raises US$10 Million in Series B Funding
Bambu, a Singapore-based provider of digital wealth technology, today announced the close of a US$10 million in a Series B funding round. Third-time investor Franklin Templeton co-led the investment along with new investor PEAK6 Strategic Capital LLC, which is headquartered
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Singapore’s Investment Management Association Announces a New Chairperson
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) today announced that it has appointed Susan Soh, CEO Singapore, Schroders, as its new Chair of the IMAS Executive Committee. The IMAS Executive Committee elected Ms. Soh from her current role of Deputy
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10 Fintechs Stand a Chance to Present Their Solutions to Singapore’s Investment Industry
A Singapore industry group representing the city’s asset management firms, IMAS, has launched an accelerator programme which could position 10 Fintechs to present their solutions in front of leading VC firms, hedge funds, asset management firms and family offices. Applications
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OCBC Bank Roll Outs Digital Account Opening Service For Multi National Companies
OCBC Bank has rolled out a digital account opening service that simplifies account openings for multi-national companies (MNCs) and other large corporate customers – a first by a bank in Singapore. With the use of the digital service, the time
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16 Innovative Swiss Companies You’ll Meet at Singapore Fintech Festival 2018
One wouldn’t usually associate Switzerland and Singapore in the realms of fintech, but both worlds are colliding at the Singapore Fintech Festival. From 12th-14th November 2018, the Swiss Pavilion in the Singapore Fintech Festival this year will be hosting a
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How To Build A Robo For Your Business
Robo advisory has become a household word in financial circles and is becoming commoditised in the marketplace. While a positive trend for the development of the industry, it does raise important questions, especially for those who are thinking about adopting
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Bambu is Digitising The Wealth Management Process
Traditional wealth management was popular for many decades. Given the large volume of managed funds and inclination of affluent clients to adopt conservative strategies, this investment approach was very successful. It was tough to imagine that anything could disrupt this
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