Tag "Singapore Fintech Association"
Early-Stage Fintechs Grab Half of ASEAN Funding as Green Fintechs Gain Traction
According to the recent “Fintech in ASEAN 2023: Seeding the Green Transition” report, jointly released by UOB, PwC Singapore, and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA), there is a growing interest in sustainable finance solutions despite the broader funding winter affecting
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Singapore’s Platform Workers Grapple with Financial Freedom, Retirement Planning
A recent study has revealed that platform workers in Singapore face a number of financial challenges, including low levels of financial freedom, difficulty meeting monthly savings targets, and a lack of retirement planning. The ‘Financial Freedom for Platform Workers and
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Workforce Singapore, SFA Launches Fintech Talent Programme
Workforce Singapore (WSG) has partnered with Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) to launch a Fintech Talent Programme (FTP). The Attach-and-Train Career Conversion Programme (CCP) aims to re-skill mid-career individuals to develop capabilities in key technology roles within the fintech industry. Through
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Singapore Fintech Association Appoints Experian to Operate Its BNPL Bureau
Consumer financial data service provider Experian has been appointed as the bureau operator for Singapore’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Working Group by the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA). Experian will facilitate creditworthiness checks for consumers with users’ credit information submitted
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Singapore Fintech Talent Report 2022 Finds Demand Still Outpacing Supply
The Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and Accenture Singapore have launched the Singapore Fintech Talent Report in conjunction with the Singapore Fintech Festival 2022. Despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment of 2022, Singapore’s fintech industry continues to grow as does its demand
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Meet the 36 SFF Global Fintech Awards Winners
36 companies and individuals have been selected as winners of the SFF Global Fintech Awards 2022 under the theme “Embracing Digital, Charting the New Normal”. The winners, which were announced during the Singapore Fintech Festival’s Fintech Awards Dinner, were selected
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ASEAN Fintech Movement Established by Six National Fintech Associations
The national fintech associations of Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form the ASEAN Fintech Movement. The MOU, which was signed during the Singapore Fintech Festival, formalises each association’s involvement
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MAS and AMTD Group Allocates S$6M Grant to Support Singaporean Fintech
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), AMTD Group and AMTD Foundation (collectively, AMTD) today announced the launch of a S$6 million MAS-SFA-AMTD FinTech Solidarity Grant (the Grant) to support Singapore-based FinTech firms amid the challenging business
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Singapore Fintech Association Unifies Crowdlending Platforms
The Singapore Fintech Associationannounces the launch of the Marketplace Lending committee in response to the rapid growth in the sector. The SFA subcommittee is dedicated to ensuring the local crowdlending industry is a trusted, credible and viable mode of financing for
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Better Protection For Fintech Startups With Free Coverage From Prudential
To support fintech entrepreneurs in strengthening their safety net and managing risk better, Prudential Singapore (Prudential) is partnering with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) to offer its members complimentary Group Personal Accident coverage for a year. This initiative is targeted
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