Andrew Samu

ETFs have been the buzzword for both the finance and crypto industries in the last quarter of 2021. Australia’s contribution has been the BetaShares ETF (a fund investing in global crypto-linked companies) launching in early November and delivering over $40m in trades on the ASX debut.

Digital Assets

What About DeFi? With Celo and Chainlink at #SgFinTechFest

November 8, 2021

It’s been a vigorous first day at the #SgFinTechFest. The Festival has already over-exceeded expectations after the first day. While stablecoins haven’t come up quite as much as at other FinTech events, crypto was out in full force. Moderated by Morgan Beller, General Partner of NFX, Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink and Rene Reinsberg, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Celo met to discuss all things DeFi.

Events Fintech

The 6th Singapore FinTech Festival kicks off to a global audience from 8 to 12 November 2021

November 7, 2021

The sixth (6th) edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) kicks off from 8 to 12 November. As the world’s largest FinTech event, this platform provides a unique opportunity for the global FinTech, innovation and business communities to connect, collaborate and network.

Banking Blockchain Digital Assets Technology

From the CFTC to ‘CryptoDad’

October 28, 2021

‘CryptoDad’ was discussed in an interview between Scott O’Mallia, Chief Executive Officer of the International Swaps & Derivatives Association (ISDA) and J. Christopher Giancarlo, Senior Counsel, Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and former Commodity Futures Trade Commission (CFTC) Chairman. The conference forms part of the ISDA Regional Events program.

Digital Assets Fintech PayTech

Why is First banking on Diem and Celo?

October 26, 2021

Ran’s company, First, works with two leading platforms – Diem and Celo. Diem needs little introduction. Previously you may have come across it as Facebook’s Libra.

Banking

HSBC Reports Earnings, Announces Share Buyback

October 25, 2021

HSBC reported its revenue was down 3% from 2020 to $37.6bn, last year the bank made over $50bn in revenue. HSBC also expects adjusted costs of approximately $32bn for 2021 and 2022, meaning they have a chance to beat the Cost:Income ratio that Barclays have generated.

Events Fintech

What is happening at Singapore Fintech Festival this year?

October 22, 2021

Over three days, the Festival will bring together global knowledge sharing from leading academics, practitioners and thought leaders across 45 reimagined sessions covering designing, building and ensuring sustainable financial services for Web 3.0.

Events Fintech

Elevandi Appoints Board Of Directors as Singapore Fintech Festival nears

October 19, 2021

The appointment of the board members is seen as key to fulfilling Elevandi’s mission of fostering a dialogue between the public and private sectors to allow for the growth and positive impact of FinTech in the new digital economy.

Asia Banking

Empowering Finance with the Agricultural Bank of China

October 15, 2021

China’s ‘Big Four’ banks include the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, the China Construction Bank, the Bank of China and the Agricultural Bank of China. Together they have a reported combined asset value of $17.321 trillion.

Asia Banking

Customers, Regulation and China with Standard Chartered

October 14, 2021

Standard Chartered or StanChart is not a bank that is shy about it’s aspirations when it comes to China. Many of the speakers at this year’s Sibos have talked about China as well. Apart from CBDCs, digital transformation and the generous plethora of leaders involved in this years’ event, the Regulator and the Customer were also talking points.

Asia Fintech

Two Currencies One Nation with Invest Hong Kong

October 13, 2021

“There’s a very strong regulatory framework, one that is attracting businesses from around the world to do listings or secondary listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.” Andrew shares.

Banking Cloud

View from the Top with Kenneth Harvey, Chairman of CLS at Sibos 2021

October 12, 2021

CLS Group work with many of the central banks around the world though. Kenneth Harvey joined CLS Group as Chairman from his role as Group Managing Director for HSBC Holdings, in October 2014. His ‘View from the Top’ kicked off proceedings at the second day of #Sibos 2021.

Banking Events

HSBC’s Noel Quinn opens Sibos 2021 with strong focus on Sustainability

October 11, 2021

“We’ve been around for 156 years bridging east and west. We still believe there’s a need to bridge east and west, from a corporate point of view and a trading point of view.”

Sustainability ESG

Moody’s: G20 financial institutions face $22 trillion of exposure to carbon-intensive sectors

September 29, 2021

This week Moody’s Investors Service has published new data showing that G20 financial institutions have nearly $22 trillion of exposure to carbon-intensive sectors.

Events Fintech

FintechDigital Congress – The Showcase Event for Polish Fintech

September 28, 2021

Having successfully run so many Fintech events in Poland, it’s always hard to build on the successes of the past. So what have the organizers planned for this year? Fintech 2.0 and more.

Asia Capital Markets

Evergrande – Too Big To Ignore?

September 27, 2021

he Real Estate industry accounts for more than 15% of China’s economy. 62-year old Hui Ka-yan owns 76 percent of Evergrande, China’s second largest property developer by sales. However, with the South China Morning Post reporting liabilities of more than $305 billion, Hui’s investment might be too big to ignore.

Andrew Samu

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