Singapore and Canada need to solve foreign exchange in their blockchain project for real-time payments.
Banks such as OCBC and fintechs like Youtrip and Kristal.AI say the centralized information repository has boosted business.
An initial investment in digital sales is delivering new lines of business.
Wayne Xu, head of ZhongAn International, says the relationship with Grab is just the beginning for digital insurance in Asia.
The fintech, backed by Pintec and FWD, will challenge banks without having to meet the same regulatory requirements.
The Australian bank is beginning to work with fintechs to build a digital offering.
The telco boasts a broad user base, but will its fintech ambitions generate profits?
The Investment Management Association of Singapore wants to serve as a gateway for fintechs to reach users on the buy side.
SWIFT, SGX and several banks share their vision for automating proxy voting via blockchain.
Banks are investing in digitizing the onboarding of clients, but hopes for a utility solution are unlikely to be realized.
