Indonesia
GoTo and Bank Jago Roll Out New Bank Account Offering in Indonesia
Indonesia’s GoTo Financial and Bank Jago, a Gojek-backed digital bank, have launched a new bank account offering that can be accessed directly through the GoPay and Gojek apps. Touted to be first of its kind in Indonesia, ‘GoPay Tabungan by
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Funding Societies and STACS Bridge ESG Data Gap for Indonesian MSMEs
Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform Funding Societies, known as Modalku in Indonesia, has teamed up with ESG fintech firm STACS. Indonesian MSMEs will be introduced to STACS’ ESGpedia platform through Funding Societies for ESG reporting and sustainable financing solutions.
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Indonesia’s LUNA Secures Funding to Expand Its Reach
LUNA, an Indonesian embedded fintech and vertical SaaS platform for retailers and MSMEs, has raised funding from TNB Aura, Seedstars, 1982 Ventures, Century Oak Capital, and Prasetia Dwidharma. The sum was not disclosed. With this round of financing, LUNA plans
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Harnessing Responsible AI in the Financial Sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become integral to our daily lives, driving technological advancements and enhancing various industries, including finance. However, the increasing use of AI also raises concerns about responsible and ethical practices. It is essential to ensure that AI
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7 Hot Fintech Startups in Indonesia to Watch
Indonesia’s fintech sector has evolved tremendously over the past decade, witnessing a sixfold increase in its number players from a mere 51 active fintech companies in 2011 to 334 in 2022, data from the Boston Consulting Group and AC Ventures
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KakaoBank to Snap Up 10% Stake in Indonesia’s Superbank
KakaoBank, a South Korean digital-only bank, is set to acquire a 10% stake in Superbank, a new digital-focused bank in Indonesia formerly known as Bank Fama. Superbank is backed by a consortium comprising Grab, Singtel, and Emtek Group. It is
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Indonesian Lender Investree Raises US$231 Million Series D
Investree, an Indonesian B2B marketplace lending platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has raised US$231 million in a Series D funding round. The fundraise was led by Qatar’s JTA International Holding and joined by SBI Holding, bringing its
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A Smarter Way for Corporate Banking Authentication
In the wake of the pandemic that struck in 2020, businesses have been severely affected. A study by the World Bank found that one-quarter of businesses saw their sales fall by 50%. Today, three and a half years later, businesses,
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Unleash Digital Mastery at AWS Cloud Day Indonesia
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the ability to adapt, innovate, and embrace change has become a cornerstone of organisational success. The imperative to embrace innovation and leverage cutting-edge tools is not just a strategic consideration; it’s an essential
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79% of Indonesian Financial Institutions Believe in Data-Driven Decision-Making
In an era driven by data and technological innovation, the financial sector finds itself at the intersection of analytics and business strategy. Indonesian financial institutions (FIs) recognise the game-changing capabilities of advanced analytics and are proactively aligning their strategies to
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