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Singapore Fintech Report 2022: Fintech Reaches Critical Mass in Singapore
In Singapore, the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst for fintech adoption, driving demand for digital payment capabilities, virtual
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MAS: Over 9000 Job Opportunities to Be Created in the Financial Sector This Year
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) estimates that there will be more than 9,400 new hiring opportunities for permanent roles
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Indonesian Fintech Unicorn Xendit Raises US$300 Million Series D
Xendit, an Indonesian payment gateway for businesses, announced that it closed US$300 million in a Series D funding round, bringing
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Top 10 Upcoming In-Person Fintech Events to Be Held in Singapore in 2022
Striving to become a global node for business tourism in Asia, Singapore has taken big steps to regain a sense
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The 6 Top Funded Fintechs in Thailand
Home to 268 fintech companies, Thailand is home to a fast growing fintech sector. In the first nine months of
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STACS Officially Launches ESGpedia Powering MAS’ ESG Registry
Hashstacs (STACS), a blockchain-based fintech firm focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), has developed and officially launched its ESGpedia
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7 Early Stage Insurtech Startups from Asia We’re Keeping an Eye On
Asia-Pacific (APAC) has seen the emergence of a dynamic insurtech landscape, fueled by favorable market conditions, low insurance penetration and
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Banks Need to Avoid Risks of a Big Bang Transition When They Digitise
The latest research by the International Data Corporation (IDC) and Thought Machine, a cloud native core banking technology firm, revealed
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Here Are Vietnam’s 8 Most Active Fintech Investors and The Startups They Are Betting On
2021 was a blockbuster year for Vietnamese fintech startups: established players gained traction on the back of rapid digital adoption
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SHOPLINE Enables Its Merchants to Offer Atome’s BNPL Solution
Hong Kong-based smart commerce platform SHOPLINE announced that it has formed a regional partnership with Atome, a Buy Now, Pay
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How The Insurance Sector is Undergoing a Massive Digital Overhaul
Innovation through new technologies has been a critical driver of change in the banking and financial sector, leading to efficiency
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Thought Machine Raises US$160 Million Series D Led by Temasek
Singapore’s state-owned investor Temasek leads the US$160 million Series D funding round raised by Thought Machine, a UK-headquartered core banking
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10 Upcoming Fintech Webinars to Watch Live if You’re in Asia
Since the beginning of the pandemic, webinars and online events have become a quick and effective way for professionals to
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At the Cusp of a BaaS Revolution, Here Are Some of the Challenges
The future of finance is open, and the rise of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) means this future is closer than ever. The
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Saigon-Hanoi Bank Picks Temenos to Accelerate Its Digital Transformation
Saigon-Hanoi Bank (SHB) announced that it has selected Temenos, a banking software company, to accelerate its digital transformation. SHB is
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GIC Leads Chainalysis’ US$170 Million Series F, Doubling Its Valuation to US$8.6 Billion
Chainalysis, a New York-based blockchain data platform, announced a US$170 million Series F financing led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund
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Indonesian Insurtech Qoala Raises US$65 Million in Series B
Indonesian insurtech startup Qoala announced that it has successfully raised US$ 65 million in a Series B funding round led
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Indonesian Lender Investree Set to Acquire 18.4% Stake in Bank Amar
Investree, an Indonesian B2B marketplace lending platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), is set to acquire an 18.4%
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Endowus Strengthens Its Investment Office With 2 Key Appointments
Singaporean digital wealth platform Endowus has made two strategic hires with the appointment of Sean Wong as its Head of
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YouTrip Rolls Out New Corporate Card With Credit Facility for SMEs
Singapore’s neobank YouTrip announced that it has launched its new corporate card “YouBiz” that is powered by Mastercard for SMEs.
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Insurtech Firm CoverGo Secures US$15 Million in Series A Fundraise
Insurtech firm CoverGo announced it has secured US$15 million in a Series A funding round. The fundraise was led by
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F10 Sets up Fintech Bootcamp to Help Australian Fintechs Break Into Asia
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has partnered with fintech startup accelerator F10 Global to co-deliver an Asia Fintech Bootcamp.
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Indonesia’s East Ventures Raises US$550 Million for Its Latest Fund
East Ventures, an Indonesia-focused venture capital firm, has raised a total of US$ 550 million in the final close of
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Thai Insurtech Sunday Appoints JP Morgan Exec Ryuji Wolf as New CFO
Thailand-based insurtech startup Sunday announced that it has appointed Ryuji Wolf as its Chief Financial Officer and a member of
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Funding Societies Officially Launches in Vietnam, Marking Its 5th Market Expansion
Southeast Asian SME digital financing platform Funding Societies has officially launched in Vietnam today, marking its fifth market expansion. Since
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The InsureTech Connect Asia 2022 Is Back for Its 3-Day Physical Event
InsureTech Connect Asia (ITC Asia) will be hosting the first 3-day in-person event since the pandemic from 7 – 9
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India’s Insurtech Scene Sees Record Breaking Year for Funding
2021 was a record-breaking year for India’s insurtech industry which saw equity funding volume more than double and two startup
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Security Becomes Top Concern for FSI Leaders as Cyber Attacks Become More Sophisticated
In the finance sector, security has become a top-of-mind issue for business leaders as the number of cyberattacks skyrockets and
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Airwallex Rolls Out Virtual Business Debit Cards and Expenses Solution in Singapore
Global fintech Airwallex announced the launch of its Airwallex Borderless Card for its Singaporean customers today. The Airwallex Borderless Card
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Indonesia’s Incumbent BRI Pushes BRImo Mobile App as Part of Its Digital Banking Drive
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), one of Indonesia’s oldest and largest financial institutions, has embarked on a major digital transformation plan
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SC Ventures Partners SBI Holdings to Expand Investment Portfolio and Global Footprint
Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm SC Ventures announced that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Capital Markets Platform iSTOX Secures Funding Of USD 5 Million
Next-generation capital markets platform iSTOX has secured a USD 5 million investment from Hanwha Asset Management, South Korea’s leading comprehensive asset management company. The Korean
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The First Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform for the Philippines
Signet Properties officially launches Flint, the first, tech-enabled real estate crowdfunding platform in the Philippines. Co-presented by SeedIn Technology and
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RCBC’s Diskartech Tops Google Play’s Free Finance Apps, Surpassing Gcash and PayMaya
DiskarTech, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s (RCBC) virtual bank has claimed the top spot among free finance apps in Google Play
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Asia’s Top 7 Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is the loan of money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders directly with
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Cambodia Fintech Startup Report, Fintech Startup Map and Infographic
With some 25+ startups, Cambodia’s fintech startup landscape remains modest but is nevertheless growing steadily, according to a new report.
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Overview of Vietnam’s Major E-Wallet and Mobile Payment Players
In Vietnam, digital and mobile payment is undeniably the most developed and crowded fintech segment. According to the State Bank
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Indonesia Fintech Report and Map 2020
Indonesia has the world’s 16th largest economy and is the world’s fourth most populous country with 274 million people, out
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Philippines Approves 3 More Crypto Exchanges Amid Soaring Bitcoin Prices
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has green-lit another 3 cryptocurrency exchanges to operate in the Philippines. The new licensed firms include
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Top 7 Fintech Startups in the Philippines for 2020
Last year, Manila was named one of the world’s friendliest cities in the world for fintech startups, and was recognized
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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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Myanmar Fintech Sector On Route To Growth: Fintech Startup Report and Map
While the Myanmar financial system remains largely dominated by banks, the non-bank and fintech sector is on route to growth
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20 Upcoming Fintech and Digital Banking Events in Singapore and Southeast Asia
Tired of crawling the Internet to find the hottest fintech events in your region? Need not worry. Today we’ve compiled
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