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Singapore Fintech Report 2023: Pioneering Digital Currencies and Cross-Border Linkages
The Singapore Fintech Report 2023 examines a significant year for the space in Singapore.
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Independent Reserve and RelayPay Enable Crypto Payments for Aussie, NZ Firms
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has forged a new partnership with RelayPay, a digital currency payments platform. This collaboration aims
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BriskPe Taps Currencycloud to Boost Payment Options for Indian MSMEs
Mumbai-based fintech company BriskPe has tied up with Currencycloud, a provider of B2B embedded cross-border solutions, to expand its customers’
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NGFS: Globally Coordinated Effort Needed to Unleash Full Potential of Blended Finance
The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) released a new technical document, focusing on the expansion of blended finance
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Global ESG Fintech Investment Expected to Exceed US$ 100 Billion This Decade
Despite high-interest rates, plunging fintech valuations, and a slowdown in external deal activity, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) fintech
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DigiFT Secures Capital Markets License from Singapore Regulator
Singapore-based digital assets exchange DigiFT has been granted a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license and has been recognised as a
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Breaching the New Frontier in Payments Security and Compliance Automation
The complexity of the fintech sector is increasing with sophisticated fraud schemes and personal data compromises, counterbalanced with breakthroughs where
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Nuvei Set to Streamline Microsoft’s Checkout Processes for Office and Xbox
Canadian fintech firm Nuvei has announced a partnership with tech giant Microsoft to improve payment experiences for customers globally. This
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The Key Factors Driving Wealthtech in the Philippines
The Philippines’ wealthtech sector, which somehow still remains at a nascent stage of development, is poised to witness strong growth
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Hong Kong and Thailand Launch New Cross-Border QR Payment System
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have launched the FPS x PromptPay Link, facilitating
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Deepfakes, Advanced Forgeries Emerge as Leading Identity Fraud Trends in Asia Pacific
As technologies such as AI continue to advance, so too does the sophistication of identity fraud which is in line
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Revolut Singapore Unveils 24-Karat Gold-Plated Card for Top Spenders
Global neobank Revolut has announced the launch of a 24-karat gold-plated card exclusive to its Singapore users. This limited edition
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Singapore Airlines’ Kris+ Expands Lifestyle Rewards in Australia with Airwallex
Singapore Airlines has announced a partnership with global fintech platform Airwallex to enhance its Kris+ lifestyle rewards app in Australia.
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Singapore Fintech Report 2023: Pioneering Digital Currencies and Cross-Border Linkages
The Singapore Fintech Report 2023 examines a significant year for the space in Singapore. With one of the most advanced
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Singapore Launches US$5 Billion FAST-P Initiative for Climate Action in Asia
Singapore has introduced a financial platform, the Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P), with the goal to raise US$5 billion in
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ACP, IFC, MAS, and Temasek Unite for Green Investments in SE Asia
The Allied Climate Partners (ACP), International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Temasek have joined forces
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Redefining Scam Defense in Asia-Pacific with Feedzai
The Asia Pacific region is grappling with an alarming escalation in scams and financial fraud. These increasingly sophisticated and diverse
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Igloo Secures US$36 Million Pre-Series C, Marks 50% Surge in Company Valuation
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo has completed a US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round, bumping up its valuation by 50% compared to
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Singlife Achieves 35% Reduction in Data Analysis Costs with Qlik
Singapore’s homegrown financial firm Singlife has announced a partnership with Qlik, provider of a business analytics platform, to step up
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OJK Unveils New Roadmap to Strengthen and Develop Indonesia’s Sharia Banking
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) of Indonesia has unveiled its Islamic banking roadmap to enhance the resilience and impact of
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Aspire Unveils New Singapore HQ, Aims to Double Fintech Workforce by 2025
Aspire, an all-in-one finance platform for businesses, has opened its new headquarters in Singapore, aiming to enhance its role in
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Beyond KYC: Unmasking the Future of Fraud Prevention
Fraud prevention has become an increasingly crucial concern in Singapore’s ever-evolving financial technology and banking landscape. As the country continues
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Binance CEO Teng to Ensure Top Exec Team Remains Intact Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
Richard Teng, the newly appointed CEO of crypto exchange Binance, emphasised the importance of maintaining the existing core team at
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Outgoing MAS Chief Ravi Menon Foresees Decline of Private Cryptocurrencies
Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Managing Director Ravi Menon predicted the decline of private cryptocurrencies when speaking at the HKMA-BIS
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CZ Steps Down as Chairman of Binance.US
Crypto exchange Binance’s founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is stepping down from his role as Chairman of the
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ISC2 SECURE Asia Pacific Returns with Powerful Lineup of Cyber Leaders
The ISC2 SECURE Asia Pacific 2023 conference is set to take place at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in
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Malaysia’s KWAP Gets S$180M Green Loan from DBS for Aussie Office Refinancing
DBS Bank has provided a green loan of AUD 207 million (S$180 million) to Malaysia’s Retirement Fund (KWAP). The loan
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Temasek Trust to Buy MoneyOwl, Refocus Services for Community Upliftment
Temasek Trust plans to acquire MoneyOwl from NTUC Enterprise Co-operative. This proposed acquisition, which is still pending regulatory approval, is
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AWS Powers Krungsri’s Transformation Into an AI-Driven Bank
Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, commonly known as Krungsri Bank, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power
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BNPL Payment Option Now Available for StanChart Visa Credit Cards
Payments giant Visa and Standard Chartered have announced a new partnership to introduce Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment option
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Navigating the AI Minefield in Financial Fraud Battles
In an era marked by rapid and unrelenting technological advancements, the financial services industry finds itself at the forefront of
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Here Are The Contenders to Singapore’s Digital Banking Race
Singapore’s digital banking license was perhaps one of the most widely discussed topic in 2019 within fintech circles and we
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The 10 Best Fintech Books To Have In Your Library
Top 10 Fintech Books While blogs and news portals will keep you up-to-date in terms of companies and corporate news,
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Forward-Thinking Applications of Blockchain
Blockchain technology rose to the forefront in 2017 as the cryptocurrency bitcoin experienced a massive price boom. Suddenly bitcoin was
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27 Most Valued World Fintech Unicorns, 8 From China
Business Insider Singapore, CBInsights, Funderbeam, and Crunchbase together have created the world’s fintech unicorns – fintech start-ups valued at over $1 billion.
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Here Are The Contenders to Singapore’s Digital Banking Race
Singapore’s digital banking license was perhaps one of the most widely discussed topic in 2019 within fintech circles and we
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MAS: 100 FinTech Problems to Solve for Singapore
Solve this problem on the Singapore Hackcelerator and apply until August 15th here! 7 problem statements on KYC / Identity
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The Philippines Fintech Report 2018
Note: We’ve update this report, the 2020 edition of the Fintech Report can be found here With a population
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The Swiss Payment Software Company Netcetera Expands to Singapore
“Expanding our Horizon” – under this motto Netcetera expands to Singapore in 2020. The Swiss software company and expert for
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Top 10 Blockchain Social Media Alternatives to Watch Out For
While blockchain was once known merely as the building blocks used to make bitcoin, it’s now being hailed as a
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Fintech Indonesia Report 2018 – The State of Play for Fintech Indonesia
Indonesia, the largest economy in South East Asia, with an estimated population of over 260 million people, the majority of
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Landscape of Blockchain Companies in Financial Services
In November 2008, a paper was posted on the Internet under the name Satoshi Nakamoto titled ‘bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic
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APAC Regulators Accelerate Fintech Regulatory Efforts Amid Rapid Digitalisation
In Asia Pacific (APAC), regulators have been redrawing the regulatory perimeter to take account of new products and services emerging
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Singapore’s 30 Hottest Fintech Startups To Watch
Singapore’s vibrant startup ecosystem, supportive government, stable financial system and business-friendly tax regime, have helped turn the city-state into an
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17 E-Wallets in The Philippines You Should Know
“A way to carry your money inside your cellphone”. This is perhaps the simplest meaning of an e-wallet as defined
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Philippine Banks ATM Fees Compared
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Banco de Oro (BDO), Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Metrobank and the Philippine National
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10 Fintechs Stand a Chance to Present Their Solutions to Singapore’s Investment Industry
A Singapore industry group representing the city’s asset management firms, IMAS, has launched an accelerator programme which could position 10
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Which is the Top E-Wallet in Singapore?
iPrice Group collaborated with App Annie Intelligence to track top e-wallet in Singapore.The study pictures the developments of e-wallets or
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Singapore’s Investment Management Association Announces a New Chairperson
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) today announced that it has appointed Susan Soh, CEO Singapore, Schroders, as its
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Singapore Fintech Report 2021: Blockchain Dominates Singapore’s Fintech Scene
Singapore’s fintech industry continued its momentum in 2020 on the back of new regulations, fintech initiatives from regulators themselves and
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First Bank in SouthEast Asia To Use Blockchain Technology For Payment Services
OCBC Bank has become the first bank in Southeast Asia to use blockchain technology in its local and cross-border payment
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The Hottest Fintech Companies in Singapore in 2017
Singapore has had quite an amazing year with regard to fintech. The city-state organized the world’s largest fintech event, a
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Top 10 Fintech Startups and Companies in Thailand to Keep an Eye On in 2019
It would surprise many outside of the kingdom to discover that Thailand is actually a hotbed for fintech today. Without drawing
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