ASSET MANAGEMENT
Aqua Fund and Hong Kong JunTong Treasures Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Layout of Art RWA - Launch on Minax Platform for International Expansion
Hong Kong's JunTong Treasures partners with UAE's Aqua Fund and lists on the Minax platform to advance art asset digitization, establishing a global framework for compliant art RWA trading and cross-border circulation through their strategic "art+finance+tech" initiative.
Exploring Blockchain Integration in TradFi: Key Insights for Banks and Fintechs
Discover how blockchains are transforming traditional finance by enabling secure, efficient value transfers and opening new growth opportunities for banks, asset managers, and fintech firms.
IBM Unveils AI Innovations for Asset Management
IBM Research introduces advanced AI solutions for asset management, enhancing anomaly detection, remote collaboration, and workplace safety through Maximo Assist.
Global Corporations Eye Bitcoin (BTC) for Asset Reserves Amid Inflation Concerns
Major corporations are increasingly considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against inflation and economic instability, following the lead of pioneers like MicroStrategy.
Exploring the Benefits of Tokenised Funds in Modern Asset Management
Tokenised funds offer enhanced liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility in asset management through blockchain technology, enabling 24/7 trading and fractional ownership.
Hong Kong's Resilience as a Top Asset and Wealth Management Hub: SFC Survey 2023
The SFC survey highlights Hong Kong's enduring position as a leading international asset and wealth management hub in 2023.
Transforming Asset Management: The Impact of Generative AI
Mohamed El-Erian, a Cambridge economist, highlights the dual impact of generative AI on asset management, predicting job creation and displacement, and emphasizing the need for firms to adapt.
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB): 0.20% Management Fee, Pledges 10% Profits for Bitcoin Development
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) is a low-cost, regulated ETF for U.S. investors, offering a traditional route to investing in bitcoin. With a 0% management fee for the first six months, BITB could pave the way for more cryptocurrency-based investment products.
Nomura's Laser Digital Partners with WebN Group to Launch Libre Protocol on Polygon
Nomura's Laser Digital and WebN Group have unveiled the Libre protocol, a fund tokenization infrastructure powered by Polygon technology, set to launch in Q1 2024. The protocol aims to revolutionize the management and distribution of alternative investments, with Brevan Howard and Hamilton Lane as initial users.
BlackRock's Strategic Shift: Layoffs Amidst Bitcoin ETF Anticipation
BlackRock Inc plans to lay off 600 employees, following a similar pattern from 2023. Meanwhile, it eagerly awaits the SEC's decision on its Bitcoin ETF application, a potential game-changer in the crypto market.
Superstate Gains $14m in Series A Led by Distributed Global and CoinFund
Superstate, an innovative asset management firm, has secured a $14 million Series A financing round, aiming to expand its team and launch private funds for institutional investors.
CBI and Liminal Collaborate for Digital Asset Security in India Amid Crypto Scams
The Central Bureau of Investigation of India is partnering with Singapore-based Liminal to secure digital assets seized during investigations amid rising cryptocurrency frauds in India.
SEBA Bank Secures SFC License, Expanding Crypto Services to Hong Kong
Swiss cryptocurrency bank SEBA Bank has been granted a Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission license to offer trading, distribution, advisory, and asset management services in the Asia Pacific region.
FTX Japan Launches Blockchain-based Proof of Solvency to Enhance Transparency and Security
FTX Japan has introduced a blockchain-based Proof of Solvency (PoS) to ensure the transparency and security of its customer's assets. The PoS, announced on September 28, 2023, by COO Seth Melamed, enables the objective verification of asset management, allowing customers easy access to verify their balances. The details of PoS will be published weekly on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant step towards enhancing trust and transparency in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Enabling Innovation in Asset Management: SFC's Approach
Christina Choi of the SFC spoke at the Bloomberg Buy-Side Forum Hong Kong 2023, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with regulation in the asset management industry. She highlighted the SFC's ongoing work on guidelines for tokenization of investment products.