fintech

Allianz Global Investors hires global CIO for multi assets; Korea military pension names new CIO; India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund appoints new CIO for private equity; Citi adds to Australia markets and securities services team; and Deutsche Bank adds ASEAN head of fintech & platform coverage.

Korean watchdog cracks down on ESG compliance; India to enhance ESG reporting; Singapore fintechs to drive green finance; and StashAway expands to Hong Kong.

Quantifeed’s Alex Ypsilanti explains how technology can change the way investment portfolios are built and elaborates on his outlook for fund-raising activity to develop the company’s business.

For these new lenders, making a splash with attractive rates was just the first step. The real challenge begins now as they confront a crowded marketplace and deal with complex issues such as risk management and data protection.

Monetary Authority of Singapore-licensed Syfe intends to enter new markets and develop more offerings with the funding

Ant Group and Lufax Holdings are floating shares later this year, presenting a fascinating glimpse into how China’s largest fintech companies will adapt to industry and regulatory challenges

As users turn to virtual alternatives for convenience and cost, traditional financial institutions risk being left behind. Dutch firm Backbase is bringing them into the 21st century.

The head of M&A for PayU, a Naspers subsidiary, talks to FinanceAsia about its vision to create a world without financial borders and the companies it is investing in to achieve this lofty ambition.