Thailand
Thai PM Launches Digital Wallet to Disburse US$14 Billion in Q4 Economic Stimulus
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has officially launched a new digital wallet scheme in Thailand aimed at benefiting approximately 50 million citizens to energise the country’s economy. Initial reports indicated that the launch would be in May. According to Thailand Business
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Money20/20 Asia Set to Spotlight APAC Regulators for Fintech Growth
Money20/20 Asia, set for 23-25 April at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, will prominently feature regulators from Asia’s financial sector among its speakers. This addition of Bangkok marks it as the third city to host the event,
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9Basil Acquires AlteriQ Global to Fuel APAC Private Credit Growth
9Basil Group, a Bangkok-based alternative investments firm, has acquired the boutique private credit platform AlteriQ Global, marking a significant expansion into the Asia Pacific private credit market. The acquisition deal includes a US$50 million capital commitment into AlteriQ to enhance
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The Sponsors Backing Money20/20 Asia’s Inaugural Thai Edition
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech, industry events and conferences serve as epicenters of collaboration, insight, and networking. Among these, Money20/20 Asia stands as a premier platform, orchestrating dialogues that shape the future of finance in one of the
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PAN Finance Names Libertex ‘Global CFD Broker of the Year’
As the first quarter of 2024 draws to a close, Libertex is thrilled to announce its first accolade of the new year! The established global financial publication PAN Finance has determined Libertex to be the ‘CFD Broker of the Year
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Money20/20 Asia 2024: Leading Fintech Show Makes Debut in Thailand
Money20/20, a prominent fintech show, will be holding its first Thai edition in Bangkok this year, coming to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from April 23 to 25, 2024 for a multiple event centered around the future of finance.
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Thailand’s Digital Banking License Race Heats Up with Bids from Top Conglomerates
Thailand’s digital banking license has attracted some of the Thailand’s largest conglomerates, including Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) and Gulf Energy Development Pcl. This development comes as the Bank of Thailand embarks on a new chapter to inject competition and
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7 Fast-Growing Fintech Startups in Thailand
Fintech startups in Thailand are poised for success with real-time transactions are being adopted at a faster than anywhere else in Southeast Asia, cashless payments have reached ubiquity and digital lending is emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional lenders for
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Xendit Ventures into Thailand Amidst Southeast Asia Expansion
Indonesian unicorn Xendit has broadened its operational horizon by extending its services to Thailand, marking another step in its expansion across Southeast Asia. This move comes as part of the company’s strategic efforts to explore new markets, building on its
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OJK Greenlights Sunday’s Acquisition of KSK Insurance Indonesia
Thailand-based insurtech startup Sunday has successfully acquired a 99% stake in PT KSK Insurance Indonesia, a general insurer, according to DealStreetAsia. This strategic acquisition has been greenlit by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK), though the financial specifics of the deal
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