Commitment to expanding its digitally enabled distribution capability. Hong Kong based Manulife Investment Management has moved its chief marketing officer, Grace Ho to become the head of direct digital business and portfolios in Asia. The newly created role reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its digitally enabled distribution capability to embrace…
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Japan turns to digital transformation
Many companies will find solutions by digitising features and moving systems to the Cloud. Digital solutions and digital transformation are expected to become crucial next year as part of the trend of some of the top 10 most sought-after talents in the country in 2021. The global epidemic of the…
Read MoreDBS to launch full-service digital exchange
Providing tokenisation, trading, and custody ecosystem for digital assets. DBS recently announced that it will set up a digital exchange, enabling Institutional Investors and Accredited Investors to tap into a fully integrated tokenisation, trading and custody ecosystem for digital assets. With the DBS Digital Exchange, DBS will leverage blockchain technology…
Read MoreEmployees want to be part of the DX journey
General staff want to take part of digital transformation, but fear they are being left behind. While businesses are doubling down on digital transformation (DX), new research from Futurum Research found that organisational leaders are leaving many of their employees behind in the process. The study revealed that 94 per cent of…
Read MoreIT elevates Australian businesses during the pandemic
CIOs firmly in the driver’s seat to lead the transformation. Australia was better prepared to manage the almost-overnight transition to working from home, with 92 per cent of businesses having at least some staff working remotely before the pandemic, compared to the global average of 73 per cent. According to…
Read MoreDigiBankASIA banks on digitalisation for UNO
Creating a digital bank that adapts itself to every user. DigiBankASIA is upgrading the digital engagement banking platform solution for its branded names UNObank. Banking software provider, Backbase has been selected, along with partners Mambu and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to deliver a full spectrum of digital financial services for…
Read MoreDefining the future of the workplace in Asia
Digital adoption and integration helped workplaces overcome the worst of COVID-19’s challenges, but is it a sign of the future of work? The impact of the global pandemic on the world at large has been impactful and sudden. In Asia, the crisis has proven to be accelerant of change. This…
Read MoreAustralian University chooses HCM Cloud solution
Will allow the University to streamline processes, improve reporting and compliance. Australia’s Victoria University has chosen to integrate human capital management (HCM) cloud-based solution to help attract, develop, and retain top teaching talent whilst improving student experience and driving innovation. Oracle’s Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), will be implemented and…
Read MoreNSW’s invests A$700M digital revolution drive
Australian state sets aside funding for solid digital revolution commitment. The Australian state of New South Wales has announced A$700 million dollars drive a digital revolution for the state as part of the state’s budget. The Budget’s investments in ICT cements the NSW Government’s leadership in government digitisation including in…
Read MoreDigitalisation without empathy hurts customers
Empathy must be considered when delivering new APAC enterprise technology. Empathy must be considered when delivering new APAC enterprise technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations to accelerate the shift to digital-first in their customers-related initiatives – from customer engagement to transactions and experiences. In fact, according to the IDC…
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