Online Wealth Mgt
Jachin Capital To Offer iAdvisor, its “Live” Online Investing Platform in Singapore
Jachin Capital Pte Ltd, a home-grown independent fund manager, announced last month that it has received a Capital Markets Services Licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With the licence, Jachin Capital can now offer its digital investing platform –
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Singapore Financial Watchdog Proposes New Rulings To Facilitate Growth Of Robo-Advisors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s financial watchdog and central bank, has proposed several regulatory changes aimed at boosting the growth of robo-advisors in Singapore and support innovation in financial services. The new proposals were presented in a
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Smartfolios: A new Online Advisory and Investment Platform from Singapore
Smartfolios is a Singapore-based online advisory and investment platform targeted at financial institutions that promises to deliver cheaper, more transparent and more convenient solutions to incumbents. Smartfolios has a simple mission: empower investors to reach their investment goals. Smartfolios’ value proposition is two-fold: on one
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Singapore Consumer Welcomes Robo-Advisor Services
Eight out of ten consumers in Singapore are willing to use robo-advisory services for their banking, insurance and retirement planning, highlighting the growing acceptance of computer-generated advice and services, a survey by Accenture found. Despite rising adoption of robo-advisors, consumers
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First Digital Onboarding in Singapore Robo-Advisor
Crossbridge Capital, an established wealth management firm serving ultra-high net worth investors globally, today announced important updates to its CONNECT by Crossbridge digital platform, Singapore’s first and largest functioning robo-advisor. In another Singapore first for the wealth management industry, CONNECT
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OCBC Bank is First Bank in Southeast Asia to Pilot Robo-Advisory Service
OCBC Bank claims to be the first bank in Southeast Asia to pilot a robo-advisory service. Time starved investors will be able to invest in diversified portfolios of stocks and ETFs, using automated, algorithm based portfolio management advice. The platform
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New Accenture Report Highlights Rising Acceptance of Robo-Advisors
Seven out of ten consumers globally are willing to use robo-advisory services for their banking, insurance and retirement planning, highlighting the rise in acceptance of robo services as well as a significant shift in consumer trends, according to a new
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Miss Kaya Launches Robo-Advisor for Women in Asia
Miss Kaya claims to the first licensed robo–advisor in Singapore (really true?), with Marvelstone Capital as its fund management company. Currently available to high net worth individuals, the plan is to be accessible to retail investors in the near term. Women
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Interview with the Founder of Bambu, Asia’s Premier B2B Robo-Advisor Provider
Launched in February last year, Bambu is a Singaporean B2B robo-advisor services provider delivering sophisticated automated online management solutions to financial institutions in Asia. Bambu has developed unique solutions for each segment of the market: a white label platform for financial
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Top 9 Wealthtech Startups in Singapore and Hong Kong
Over the last years, the growth of fintech has gained significant momentum globally, attracting US$19.1 billion in investment in 2015 alone. In Asia, fintech funding reached an all-time high, quadrupling 2014 total with US$4.54 billion in investment across 130 deals,
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