How MyInfo Revolutionized Verification Process in Singapore

MyInfo made verification process easier than ever for the citizens of Singapore and thanks to BASIS ID every FinTech can now integrate this service into its platform. Know Your Customer or simply KYC remains one of the biggest pains for

SoftServe to Showcase Generative AI Innovations at Money20/20 Asia

SoftServe, a global IT consulting and digital services firm, is set to present its latest generative AI (Gen AI) technologies at the upcoming Money20/20 Asia conference. The event, scheduled for 23-25 April in Bangkok, Thailand, will highlight innovative applications of

Top 5 Most Promising AI Companies in Asia According to CB Insights

Mckinsey: Generative AI to Transform Risk Management in The Next 5 Years

FinbotsAI Expands Footprint to Myanmar via KBZ Bank Partnership

Bridgewise Lands US$21M Funding Led by SIX Group

Indonesia and Australia Partner to Improve Crypto Tax Compliance

The Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for cryptocurrency information sharing. This agreement aims to bolster the detection and management of crypto assets potentially subject to taxation

Australia and Thailand Forge Fintech Partnership at Money20/20 Asia

Sydney Fintech Constantinople Secures $50M Series A Funding

Australian Payments Plus Join Forces With Swift to Combat Fraud

Tiger Brokers Partners With Aussie Fintech Grafa For AI-Driven Data, News Analysis

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

WeavInsight, FQX and Norbloc Win the MAS Global Fintech Hackcelerator 2022

Meet the 65 Finalists at the SFF Global Fintech Awards 2022

Meet the 17 Finalists for This Year’s Global Fintech Hackcelerator

SGX and HSBC’s DLT Project Bags Financial Services Award by SwissCham

Huawei and bKash to Advance Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh in line with SDGs

In the bustling nation of Bangladesh, home to a vast population, a digital transformation has taken the nation by storm as the mobile financial services (MFS) sector experiences unprecedented growth. Recent data from the central bank reveals that a staggering

Can Fintech in Bangladesh Catch Up with its South Asian Neighbours?

Bangladesh Smartphone Market Continues Double-Digit Growth in 2017

Hashkloud Australia’s Blockchain Integrated Real-Time Paysha Digital Payments Platform Goes LIVE In Bangladesh As Upay

Fintech in Bangladesh: Nascent but Growing

Bridging the Gap in Modern Data Management

In the fintech industry, where data flows are as crucial as financial currents, adeptly managing vast volumes of information is beneficial and essential. The sector is witnessing a pivotal shift from traditional database systems to more sophisticated and scalable solutions.

How Data Is Changing the Future of Banking

Experian and Moneythor to Fuel Data-Driven Personalisation for Aussie FIs

Tenity and Julius Baer Announce Winners of Intrapreneurship Programme

InterSystems Expands Footprint in Southeast Asia With Three New Partnerships

KASIKORNBANK, J.P. Morgan Set to Reduce Cross-Border Payment Times to Minutes

Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, has introduced Project Carina, a new initiative aimed at accelerating cross-border payments through blockchain technology, according to RYT9. Announced at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, the project integrates KASIKORNBANK’s Quarix blockchain with J.P. Morgan’s

TRM Labs Welcomes Former INTERPOL President Boon Hui Khoo as Senior Advisor

IOTA and Tenity’s Singapore Accelerator Offers $50,000 Grants to Blockchain Startups

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Crypto Crime

Contour Gets Lifeline Through Acquisition by Singaporean Fintech Xalts

Fintech and Digital Financial Services Gain Momentum in Brunei

The significance of fintech is rising within Brunei’s economy, driven by increased efforts from both the public and private sectors to leverage technology to enhance financial services, improve accessibility and drive economic growth. At the Britain Brunei Business Forum’s “Brunei’s

Brunei’s Baiduri Bank Taps finbots.ai for AI-Powered Credit Scoring

Brunei and Singapore to Deepen Collaboration for Financial Supervision

Brunei’s Fintech Industry Continues to Grow Amid Rising Demand and Government Push

Brunei Joins Fintech Race

Cambodia Advances Tourism Sector with Blockchain-Based Digital Currency Payments

Cambodia is implementing new initiatives to expand payment options for tourists by cementing blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships. This effort is part of the country’s broader strategy to update its tourism sector, reflecting the significance of tourism as

Vietnam and Cambodia Unveil Cross-Border QR Payment Connectivity

Cambodia’s Sathapana Bank Taps OpenWay for Credit Card Launch

Alipay+ Now Integrated With Cambodia’s National QR Code KHQR

Cambodia’s New Fintech Policy Revealed

Singapore Continues Suspension to Safeguard Remittances to China

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced an extension to the ongoing suspension affecting remittances to China. This suspension, now extended until 30 September 2024, pertains to the use of non-approved channels by remittance companies for transferring funds to

Ant Group Injects Another S$200 Million Funding Into ANEXT Bank

Mastercard Partnership with Alipay Offers Faster, Secure Remittances to China

Singapore’s AXS, Aleta Planet Offer UnionPay-Powered China Remittances

Over 670 Singapore Remittances to China Frozen, MAS to Aid Those Affected

StanChart’s audax and Thought Machine Tie Up for Digital Banking, BaaS Solutions

audax Financial Technology, backed by Standard Chartered, and Thought Machine, a cloud-native banking technology company, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping the banking technology arena. The partnership is set to deliver digital banking and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions designed

VIB Upgrades Core Banking System with Temenos, Leverages AWS Cloud

AWS Powers Krungsri’s Transformation Into an AI-Driven Bank

Serene Sia Takes Helm as Singapore Country Director at Google Cloud Amid Its AI Push

MAS Public Cloud Guidelines: A Deep Dive into its Impact on Cloud Security

Forex Trading: The Transformational Journey of the Last 20+ Years

Forex trading or foreign exchange is the most dynamic and liquid market where currencies are bought and sold globally. Over the past two decades, Forex trading has undergone a spectacular transformation, shifting from a traditional and centralised system to a

Craig Bennett Is Temenos’ New APAC Managing Director

MatchMove Pay To Tap Into Southeast Asia’s Remittance Market, Hyperledger Wins Innotribe Startup Challenge

Exciting things are happening in Singapore. In case you missed it last week, MatchMove Pay, one of the hottest fintech startups in Southeast Asia, was granted a remittance license from Singapore’s central bank to tap into Southeast Asia’s juicy remittance

DBS HotSpot Announces 11 Finalists for Pre-Accelerator Program

4 Trends That Will Shape Financial Services in a Post-COVID World

The groundswell of digitalisation that forced whole industries and services online in 2020 during the early onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, only continued growing in 2021 despite the return to office-based work and vaccine rollouts across the globe. Corporations, SMEs,

APAC Regulators Accelerate Fintech Regulatory Efforts Amid Rapid Digitalisation

Niall Carroll and The Impact of Travel Restrictions on UK-Based Businesses

Fintech Apps See a Surge in Downloads Amidst the Pandemic

Experts Warn of Rapidly Evolving Fraud Techniques in the Wake of COVID-19

Useful Life Hacks – How To Improve Your Credit Score Fast?

Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life. It can determine whether you can get a loan, how much you’ll have to pay for that loan, and even whether you can get a job. A

Which Fintech Firms Are Breaking Into Banking With Credit Cards?

Digital Lending in Southeast Asia is Key to Solving Its Underbanked Challenge

Digital lending in Southeast Asia is a key contributing factor to advancing financial inclusion for both individual and business users, oftentimes arising as the last resort to secure much-needed financing, according to a new report by the Cambridge Centre for

P2P Lending Platform SeedIn Rebrands to BRDGE, Plans Expansion Into Indonesia

The First Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform for the Philippines

Estonian Investment Marketplace Secures License in Singapore

Philippines’ Regulators Issues New Crowdfunding Rules

Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Prison Term for Binance Founder; Zhao Pens Apology Letter

U.S. prosecutors have proposed a three-year prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of crypto exchange Binance, following his guilty plea for violating anti-money laundering laws, according to Reuters. The recommendation, filed in a Seattle federal court,

Indonesia and Australia Partner to Improve Crypto Tax Compliance

Crypto.com Plans ‘Thoughtful’ Hiring After Laying off 20% of Workforce Last Year

XVC Tech Announces Strategic Investment in Tradetogether to Enhance Web3 Wealth Management

Crypto Adoption in Southeast Asia is On the Rise

Thailand Set to Block Access to Unauthorised Crypto Platforms

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in conjunction with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and other relevant agencies, has initiated measures to block unauthorised access to digital asset service providers’ platforms. This move aims to enhance law enforcement

BIS: Stablecoins Offer Promise, but Need Consistent Regulation

Ripple Plans to Launch USD-Pegged Stablecoin

Xoom Users Can Now Use PayPal’s Stablecoin for Cross-Border Transfers

Crypto Trading Firm GSR Granted Full License in Singapore

Revolut’s Youth-Focused Financial App Surpasses 2 Million Users Globally

Global neobank Revolut announced today that its youth-focused financial app designed for individuals aged 6-17, has surpassed two million users worldwide. The <18 app, part of a suite aimed at empowering the next generation with financial literacy, now counts more

Are Banks Ready for The Big Shift?

BRImo App by Bank Rakyat Indonesia Now Has Over 30 Million Users

GXS FlexiLoan Programme Saves Customers S$4 Million in Interest Over One Year

Dwai Reveals How Trust Bank Singapore is Winning Customers Over

Redefining Resilience for Banks in the Digital Era With the Four Zeros

The banking industry stands at the brink of a major transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing customer expectations in a dynamic digital landscape. This transformation is not without its challenges, as banks grapple with the critical task of

Digital Maturity Gap Widening Among Financial Institutions, Says Broadridge

“Big Bang” Bank Upgrades Spell Trouble, Mambu Makes Case for Incremental Change

Aspire Offers Access to Google Workspace Tools for Singapore and Indonesia SMEs

Backbase ENGAGE Asia Forges Roadmap for Futuristic Banking Transformation

Airwallex Report: Singaporean Shoppers Demand Payment Flexibility, Transparency

While concerns of volatile macroeconomic conditions persist into 2024, there are signs that point to continued growth in global cross-border e-commerce, including for consumers and merchants in Singapore. In a recent global study conducted by global payments and financial platform

Charles & Keith’s E-Commerce Revenue Surges After Nuvei Integration

Former Funding Societies CTO Ishan Agrawal Launches YC-Backed Branch AI

Bezos-Backed B2B Marketplace Ula Reportedly Shutting Down Indonesia Office

TikTok Acquires Controlling Stake in Tokopedia to Revive E-Commerce Ambitions

Are You Protecting Your Digital Wallet Users From Fraud?

As more users adopt them, fully digital payment methods like e-wallets are becoming increasingly vulnerable: fraud can creep in before and during transactions. More than 140 million people adopted digital wallets in 2019 globally. This number is only projected to increase in

Successful Chargeback Management Starts with Fraud Prevention

Types of E-Commerce Fraud and How to Protect Against Them

How to Overcome the Rising Challenge of Chargebacks

How to Protect Your Ecommerce Business From Fraud This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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

LinkAja Secures Investment from Mitsui

ZaloPay and CIMB Bank Roll out Fixed Deposit Offering to Simplify Savings

How Southeast Asia’s Leading e-Wallets Saved Up to 40% in Database Costs

Thunes and Visa Eases Payments to Digital Wallets, Bank Accounts

4 Tips to Pay Off Your Debt Without Being Overwhelmed

Are you struggling to pay off your student debt loans amid rising interest rates and increasing financial insecurity? Paying off debt can prove overwhelmingly stressful, especially if you spend uncontrollably and struggle to control your urges. Millions of Americans struggle

Payday Loans 101: Everything You Need to Know

The Financial Situation of Asia After Corona

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,

The Sponsors Backing Money20/20 Asia’s Inaugural Thai Edition

11 Fintech Events to Attend in APAC in Q2 2024

Money20/20 Asia 2024: Leading Fintech Show Makes Debut in Thailand

Here Are the Top 10 Must-Attend Sessions at Money20/20 Asia 2024

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

SC Ventures and NEXT176-Backed Fintech Firms Set to Merge by Mid-2024

BRImo App by Bank Rakyat Indonesia Now Has Over 30 Million Users

Indonesian Fintech JULO Offers Loans up to US$3,000 for Medical Expenses

Visa, GSMA Launch Digital Finance Inclusion Initiative for 20 Million People Globally

5 Asia Pacific Fintech Firms Eyeing an IPO Earliest in 2024

The fintech industry in the Asia Pacific region is booming, with several high-growth companies potentially eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) as early as 2024. Rapid digitalisation, a young internet-savvy population, and underserved markets make the region ripe for fintech

Southeast Asia’s Top 5 Largest Fintech Unicorn Exits

ayondo Celebrates First FinTech Company to List in Singapore

First Fintech to be listed on Singapore Stock Exchange

ICO in Philippines Gaining Ground in Fintech Regulation

Banking Consumers Want Financial Empowerment, Not Just Apps

Consumers don’t just want shiny apps and digital banking, they want to feel that their bank is a partner who can help them reach financial empowerment. That is the finding of a new ethnographic study by Finastra, which has gone

Building a Bank in 100 Days

Why Consumers Should Not Rely Blindly on Financial Consultants for Their Financial Planning

The Future of Finance: How to Cope With Open Banking In Emerging Asia

From Relationships to Platforms – the Shift in Corporate Banking

Bad Bots Keep Their Eyes on the Money

If you could look like a million people, what kinds of crimes could you commit? Today’s fraudsters have access to enormous resources and pretend to be a whole horde of people with nearly limitless options at their disposal to mask

CardUp Allows You to Pay Your Rent, Tax, Insurance and More With Your Credit Card – and Earn Additional Rewards

COVID-19 continues to spread in Singapore with 257 new reported cases, bringing the national total to 41,473, including 26 deaths, according to latest data from the Ministry of Health, dated June 18. As a result of the pandemic and ensuing

B2B Forex Tech Provider Koku Targets Southeast’s Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Silent Eight Uses AI to Fight Financial Crime

Robo-Advisor Endowus Aims to Improve CPF Investment while Lowering Cost

Fintech Sees Growth Amidst Declining Declining Private Equity Activities in APAC

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) private equity (PE) market faced significant challenges in 2023 due to concerns about slowing economic growth, rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, Bain & Company’s latest report, the Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2024, says. The report,

Bridgewise Lands US$21M Funding Led by SIX Group

XVC Tech Announces Strategic Investment in Tradetogether to Enhance Web3 Wealth Management

SC Ventures Invests in Sharia-Compliant UK Fintech Algbra

9Basil Acquires AlteriQ Global to Fuel APAC Private Credit Growth

Singapore Pledges S$35 Million in Sustainable Finance Skills Development

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG), has launched the Sustainable Finance Jobs Transformation Map (JTM). This initiative outlines the necessary skills updates for the local financial

OCBC Reports Sixfold Increase in Eco-Care Car Loans Amid Rising EV Popularity

ADB to Support Finance Ministers with New ASEAN Climate Finance Platform

13 Fintech Giants Back Programme Sirius to Promote MSME Sustainability in APAC

Mikkel Larsen Steps Down as CEO of Climate Impact X

Doctor Anywhere Secures USD38.8 Million Funding and Announces Acquisition

Doctor Anywhere (DA), a regional tech-led healthcare company headquartered in Singapore, announced that it has acquired Catalist-listed Asian Healthcare Specialists , an integrated healthcare provider in Singapore. Asian Healthcare Specialists is a group of 14 medical specialists, with a patient-first

Singaporeans View Digital Technology as Critical to Support Longevity

6 Healthtech Startups From Singapore to Watch in 2022

Philippines: New VC Fund Gobi-Core Debuts Investments in Healthtech Startup MariaHealth

Walk Away From Belly Fat & Earn Extra Airline Miles

HashKey OTC Gets In-Principle Nod for DPT Services in Singapore

HashKey Technology Services, the over-the-counter (OTC) trading division of the HashKey Group, has secured in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its application for a Major Payment Institution license. This license will enable HashKey OTC to provide

Alchemy Pay Now Supports AlipayHK, DANA, QRIS, and GCash for NFT Purchases

CBDCs, Green Finance Among BIS Innovation Hub Projects Announced for 2024

Hong Kong’s Statrys Expands to Singapore to Simplify Company Incorporation

RBI Discusses CBDCs for Cross-Border Payments with HKMA, US Fed, and SWIFT

Revolut India Secures In-Principle Approval for Prepaid Cards and Wallets

Global neobank Revolut announced that its Indian entity has secured in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI), such as prepaid cards and wallets. This new approval complements their existing authorisation to operate

DBS India Commits to Offer US$250 Million in Loans for Local Startups

RBI Grants Payment Aggregator License to Amazon Pay in India

Flagright and SALT to Bolster Compliance and Fraud Prevention for SMEs

Netcetera and G+D Launch New 3DS Server in India to Enhance Digital Payments

No Formal Permit Application for Alipay+ to Operate in Indonesia, Says Central Bank

Ant Group, a Chinese financial affiliate of the Alibaba Group, has not yet formally applied for a permit to operate its Alipay+ service in Indonesia, according to Filianingsih Hendarta, Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia. According to Reuters, Hendarta clarified the

Indonesia and Australia Partner to Improve Crypto Tax Compliance

Securing Mobile Apps Against Malware and Phishing Attacks in Indonesia

Nium Partners with Artajasa to Enhance Cross-Border Payments in Indonesia

Brankas Claims to Be First to Secure Open Banking Data License in Indonesia

Fintech Infographic of the Week: Making Investing More Accessible with Decentralized Finance

Across the globe, access to financial markets diverges dramatically from one country to another. While in the US about 52% of people are investing in the stock market, in emerging countries like India and Mexico, the figure drops significantly with

Fintech News Network: 12 Infographics Showcasing the State of Fintech Around the World

Southeast Asia on track to realizing $200 billion internet economy by 2025

Remittance Infographic: The Demystifying the Cross Border Ecosystem

50 Disrupting Fintech Facts About Mobile Wallets & Payments – An Infographic

Elaine Heng to Lead OCBC’s Newly Formed Strategy and Sustainability Division

OCBC Bank has established a new division named Group Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainability. The division aims to anchor the bank’s strategic direction, fostering innovation and sustainability efforts. The new division, set to commence on 22 April 2024, will play a

Digital Offerings like BaaS to Contribute Over 40% of APAC Banking Revenue By 2030

Fintech Poised for Greater Innovation and Consolidation in 2024

Banks View Fintechs as the Biggest Threat to Their Cross-Border Payments Business

Banks View Tech Giants as Their Biggest Threat

Igloo Expands Insurance Access in Vietnam Through New Partnerships

Igloo, a Singapore-based insurtech firm, has announced new partnerships with Zalopay, Lotte Finance, FE Credit, and digital insurer OPES to broaden insurance access in Vietnam, particularly for underinsured communities. These collaborations aim to introduce tailored insurance products that cater to

Singlife and Doctor Anywhere Introduce Health Plan for Gig Workers

Tokopedia Taps Igloo to Offer Insurance Products for Consumers and MSMEs

InsureMO’s Technology Integration Bolsters MoneyHero’s Insurance Platform

Qoala Raises US$47M for AI-Powered Transformation and Regional Expansion

Navigating Technology’s Impact on Revolutionizing Storage Solutions

As we continue to create and acquire more items in our lives, the need for efficient and effective storage solutions becomes more critical. From simple shelving units to complex climate-controlled storage facilities, there’s an extensive array of options available to

Changing the World With Bank of Things

COVID-19 Impact Accelerates IoT Projects in Singapore

Singapore Tops Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index For the First Time

6 IoT Gadgets Gifts that Cost Less than US$100 for This Christmas

Fintech Layoffs Rock Asia in 2023: Who’s Next?

The fintech industry in Asia has been experiencing a wave of layoffs in 2023 as several companies grapple with economic uncertainties, market downturns, and the need for cost-cutting measures.  From Singapore to Hong Kong, prominent fintech players have been forced

Visa is Talent Hunting For ‘Ambitious Crypto Product Roadmap’

Fintech Job Moves and the Hottest Open Positions in Singapore and HK

Is Kazakhstan The Next Hot Spot for Fintech?

Over the past years, venture capital (VC) funding in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) has increased substantially, growing by more than fivefold between 2018 and 2023, a new report produced by RISE Research in cooperation with EA Group and BGlobal

Fintech on the Rise in Kazakhstan Driven by Digital Payments and Super-Apps Adoption

Singapore and Kazahkstan Signed an Agreement to Boost Fintech Innovations

Kazakhstan Strives to Become an Attractive Destination for Fintech Startups

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

Alchemy Pay Raises US$10 Million to Accelerate South Korean Expansion Plans

ComfortDelGro Partners Alipay+ to Accept Mobile Payments From Malaysia, S. Korea

Kakao Sets up Non-Profit Entity in Singapore To Lead Klaytn Blockchain’s Expansion

GME Remittance Joins RippleNet for Payments Push From South Korea to Thailand

Laotian Super-App Gears up for Cambodia Expansion

Laos’ biggest ride-hailing platform and super-app Loca has teamed up with Confluences, a Phnom Penh-based enterprise which specializes in assisting foreign businesses enter the local market, to expand into Cambodia. The move comes just a few months after the company

Why Rural Banks Are Essential to the Microfinance Ecosystem of Laos

Fintech in Laos: How Banks Are Leading the Revolution

Latest Laos Mobile Payments Partnership with to Target Chinese Tourist

It’s Official, Laos Doubles Down on Crypto-Ban in Recent Announcement

SGeBIZ and Funding Societies Team Up to Offer BNPL Payment Option for SMEs

Southeast Asia’s SME digital finance platform Funding Societies has partnered with SGeBIZ, a provider of digital procurement, payment, and sourcing solutions, to introduce embedded finance solutions for SMEs in Singapore. This collaboration aims to integrate Funding Societies’ financing capabilities into

Atome Financial Reports Profitability in Q1 2024

FinbotsAI Expands Footprint to Myanmar via KBZ Bank Partnership

OCBC Reports Sixfold Increase in Eco-Care Car Loans Amid Rising EV Popularity

GXS FlexiLoan Programme Saves Customers S$4 Million in Interest Over One Year

Four Southeast Asian Stock Exchanges Agree to Build Joint ESG Ecosystem

Four major Southeast Asian stock exchanges – Bursa Malaysia, Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) – have united to form the ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE). This initiative aims to promote

Break Into Private Equity With Zorion — No Accreditation Needed

HitPay Rolls Out Mass Payout Services in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines

Malaysia’s KWAP Gets S$180M Green Loan from DBS for Aussie Office Refinancing

WorldFirst to Extend E-Commerce Solutions to 4 Southeast Asian Markets

Singtel to Offer Zip’s BNPL Service Through Its Dash App

Singtel is set to launch Australian Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) player Zip’s service on its Dash app in Singapore. This new service provides an alternate payment option for Dash customers, giving them the flexibility to choose between paying for

Rapyd Bags $300 Million in Series D Funding Round

WhatsApp India Has Rolled Out Its Payment Feature

Flywire Develops Digital Payment Platform for NTU Singapore’s International Students

Rapyd Partners ERA and LytePay to Launch E-Wallet for Real Estate Salespersons

5 Key Drivers Behind Thailand’s Fintech Growth

Fintech Thailand is poised for significant growth and development in areas including digital banking, open finance, and startup support. Digital banking is on the horizon, with the first digital banking licenses slated to be issued by mid-2025 and expected to

SGQR+ May Redefine Transactions in Singapore

What is The Most Popular E-Wallet in Thailand?

DBS PayLah! Users Redeemed More Than 1 Million Meal Subsidies in Less Than 3 Months

Mastercard Unveils On-Chain ID Framework for Web3 Payments

KASIKORNBANK, J.P. Morgan Set to Reduce Cross-Border Payment Times to Minutes

Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, has introduced Project Carina, a new initiative aimed at accelerating cross-border payments through blockchain technology, according to RYT9. Announced at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, the project integrates KASIKORNBANK’s Quarix blockchain with J.P. Morgan’s

Trulioo Reports 90% Business Verification Rate in APAC

StanChart Debuts Open Banking Marketplace for Digital Transformations

Episode Six and DCS Enables Fintechs to Launch Credit Cards in Weeks

Australia and Thailand Forge Fintech Partnership at Money20/20 Asia

FinbotsAI Expands Footprint to Myanmar via KBZ Bank Partnership

FinbotsAI, a Singapore-based fintech company specialising in AI credit scoring, has partnered with KBZ Bank, one of Myanmar’s largest privately-owned bank. This marks KBZ Bank as its first client in the country. KBZ Bank operates over 500 branches and serves

Banking the Unbanked: KBZPay and Financial Inclusion

Telenor Sells 51% Stake in Wave Money for US$ 53 Million

Wave Money Doubled Its Transaction Volume Last Year at US$ 8.7 Billion

Myanmar’s Wave Money Clocks More Than a Million Monthly Users for Its Wavepay App

Nium’s Global Expansion Continues with New Zealand Registration

Nium, a real-time cross-border payments platform, has officially become a registered Financial Services Provider in New Zealand. This marks Nium’s first formal entry into New Zealand’s financial market, enhancing its global footprint which now spans over 40 countries. The company’s

Independent Reserve and RelayPay Enable Crypto Payments for Aussie, NZ Firms

Backbase and FrankieOne to Bolster Digital Onboarding for ANZ Banks, Credit Unions

P2P Lending in Australia and New Zealand

Top Fintech Vietnam News from October 2017

Fintech Vietnam Meetup is back with the October 2017 newsletter with all you need to know about Fintech in Vietnam. Last edition, we shared the news of how foreign competitors like Samsung and Alipay are entering the e-payments market. Now with Tencent also seemingly in the fray,

Top Fintech Vietnam News from September 2017

Top Fintech Vietnam News from August 2017

Top Fintech Vietnam News – June/July 2016

Top Singapore Fintech-News 7.- 21. February

Robo Advisors in Singapore: Which One is Right For You?

Robo advisors in Singapore are seeing rapid growth. Robo advisors first emerged in 2008 as a result of the financial crisis. As time passed and digitalisation began to play a more prominent role in society, robo advisors grew in tandem.

DLT-Based Capital Markets Platform iSTOX Graduates MAS’ Sandbox

Capital Markets Platform iSTOX Secures Funding Of USD 5 Million

Singaporean Robo Advisor Bambu Raises US$10 Million in Series B Funding

Singapore’s Investment Management Association Announces a New Chairperson

StanChart Debuts Open Banking Marketplace for Digital Transformations

Standard Chartered announced today the introduction of its Open Banking Marketplace, a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate easier access to application programming interfaces (APIs) for both new and existing clients. The platform, which debuted at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, aims

Brankas Claims to Be First to Secure Open Banking Data License in Indonesia

How SGFinDex Drives Digital Transformation in Singapore’s Financial Sector

Open Banking in Asia Pacific: Market-Led vs Regulator-Led Approaches

Brankas Scores Payment Licenses in the Philippines, Indonesia

JazzCash and Fatima Gobi Ventures Partner to Nurture Pakistani Startups

JazzCash, a Pakistani-based mobile wallet and branchless banking services provider, will be collaborating with Fatima Gobi Ventures (FGV) to nurture the growth of local startups. FGV leverages conglomerate Fatima Group’s local expertise in Pakistan and Gobi Partners‘ extensive experience in

Global Payments Firm BPC Appoints New Managing Director for Pakistan

Pakistan’s Fintech Ecosystem Gets a Boost

7 Startups Graduate From F10 Singapore’s Second Acceleration Batch

The F10 Singapore Global Summit that was held on 30th November 2021 marked the end of the 3-month programme for its second acceleration batch featuring 7 startups. GreenArc Capital, New Wealth, Doomoolmori, BlueFire AI, Onchain, Senseforth, and InvestaX will continue

The Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 Ends on a High Note

F10 Singapore Launches Its Third Incubator Programme With 9 New Startups

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021

InvestHK Calls for Applications From Fintechs Planning to Scale up in Asia

Thailand’s T2P Taps Wise Platform to Offer Global Money Transfers for DeepPocket Users

T2P Co., Ltd., a payment solution provider in Thailand, has announced a new partnership with Wise Platform, which provides infrastructure for banks and financial services. According to Wise, this alliance marks T2P as the first fintech in Thailand to offer

Airwallex Launches Payment Acceptance Services in the U.S.

KASIKORNBANK, J.P. Morgan Set to Reduce Cross-Border Payment Times to Minutes

No Formal Permit Application for Alipay+ to Operate in Indonesia, Says Central Bank

Standard Chartered Joins Visa B2B Connect for Streamlined Payments

Long Bridge Securities Singapore Introduces Lifetime Commission-Free Trading for US and HK Markets

Long Bridge Securities Singapore, a new-generation socially-driven online brokerage, is pleased to announce its latest campaign offering lifetime commission-free trading and free real-time market data. This makes Long Bridge Securities the first online brokerage in Singapore to offer lifetime commission-free

Seedly Launches Travel Insurance With Adventure Sports, Family Coverage

UnionDigital Bank’s New Financial Health Tool Premieres at SFF 2023

Dobin Unveils ‘Financial Insights’ App Feature to Aid Singaporeans

Aussie Fintech Upworth Raises A$1M Seed Funding

Alchemy Pay Now Supports AlipayHK, DANA, QRIS, and GCash for NFT Purchases

Alchemy Pay, a Singapore-based provider of fiat-crypto payment solutions, has expanded its services in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia through the integration of popular regional payment platforms into its NFT Checkout. This includes AlipayHK, Indonesian digital wallet DANA, Quick Response

HitPay Rolls Out Mass Payout Services in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines

The Key Factors Driving Wealthtech in the Philippines

WorldFirst to Extend E-Commerce Solutions to 4 Southeast Asian Markets

UnionDigital Bank’s New Financial Health Tool Premieres at SFF 2023

10 Fintech Podcasts to Listing to in 2022

Over the past decade, podcasts have evolved exponentially, attracting a growing population of professionals to explore new ideas, gain insights and learn directly from industry experts. In the fintech world, podcasts have exploded in number and it can sometimes be

7 Asia-Focused Fintech Webinars and Podcasts to Watch and Listen Now

Podcast: Moneyfm 89.3 Discussion With Vesta GM of APAC

New Fintech Podcasts and Webinar Series to Follow in 2021

Facial Recognition Authentication: Is It Good Enough to Fight Financial Fraud?

Watch Out! These Are 5 Most Common Financial Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

Many new entrepreneurs who are venturing into business for the first time, often make many mistakes along the way. One of which is related to the financial side of the business, which can be very dangerous if you’re not being

The Role of Renewable Energy Sources in the Financial Industry of Singapore

Navigating Technology’s Impact on Revolutionizing Storage Solutions

Redefining Project Management: AI and Automation at the Helm

Fintech Back-Office Outsourcing Philippines: Cynergy BPO – How 24/7 Multilingual Support is Revolutionizing the Industry

Rently Debuts in Singapore, Offering Deposit-Free and SingPass-Verified Rentals

Rently, a proptech startup in its seed stage, announced that it has officially launched in Singapore. This launch precedes the company’s anticipated Series A fundraising set to occur in Q1 2024. The proptech’s deposit-free rental platform encompasses all aspects of

Singapore’s Mortgage Tech Startup LXA Secures US$10 Million Seed Funding

Indonesian Digital Mortgage Firm Ringkas Snags US$3.5 Million Seed Funding

Temenos Rolls Out AI-Powered Digital Mortgage Solution

Singapore’s Proptech Firm Ohmyhome Lists on Nasdaq

Redefining Finance for Good: Indonesia’s Largest Bank Reflects on the Future of Banking

COVID-19 has been an important catalyst for digital transformation across all industries. In banking, the pandemic has accelerated banks’ digitalization push and triggered a sharp rise in digital payments and digital banking usage. In partnership with Finastra, the Fintech News

Finance Needs to Be Redefined for Good to Serve One Billion of Asia’s Unbanked

Redefining Finance for Good: How DBS Responded to the Pandemic

Trulioo Reports 90% Business Verification Rate in APAC

Trulioo, an identity verification platform, announced that it has achieved a 90% business verification rate across the APAC region a year after it had set up its Singapore office. The firm shared that this success comes despite challenges such as

Silent Eight to Power AIA’s Financial Crime Compliance

Entrust Finalises Acquisition of Onfido

Unmasking the Threat of Deepfake Scams in Asia’s Financial Sector

Sumsub and Binance to Streamline Travel Rule Compliance in Crypto Transactions

Singapore Continues Suspension to Safeguard Remittances to China

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced an extension to the ongoing suspension affecting remittances to China. This suspension, now extended until 30 September 2024, pertains to the use of non-approved channels by remittance companies for transferring funds to

Wise to Discontinue E-Wallet Holdings in Indonesia Amid Licensing Challenges

Revolut Expands ‘Mobile Wallet’ to S’pore for Transfers to Bangladesh and Kenya

MAS and Singapore Police Probe Samlit Moneychanger Amid Fraud Allegations

Nium is the Sole Asian Fintech on the Latest Forbes Fintech 50 List

Securing Mobile Apps Against Malware and Phishing Attacks in Indonesia

Indonesia’s financial technology landscape is experiencing explosive growth, fueled by the rise of mobile payments and digital banking. While this digital transformation offers undeniable convenience, it also introduces new challenges to mobile security in Indonesia Malware and phishing attacks pose

MAS and Mastercard Partner to Strengthen Financial Sector Cybersecurity

Visa Launches New Service to Simplify Subscription Tracking for Cardholders

Money Lock Safeguarded S$6.6B Across Over 78,000 Singapore Accounts

COSMIC Platform Goes Live in Singapore to Combat Financial Crime

All The Major Singapore Fintech Festival Announcements At a Glance

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2020 took place between December 7 to 11 this year, featuring a unique hybrid format that combined a 24-hour online platform with satellites events around the world. The 2020 week-long fintech gathering included more than

Here Are the Winners of MAS’ 2020 Global Fintech Innovation Challenge

Singapore and Hungary Central Banks Ink Fintech Cooperation Agreement

Four in Five Fintech Firms in ASEAN Set on Expanding Despite COVID-19

MAS and Ministry of Health Developing Data Sharing Platform for Faster Insurance Claims

MAS, Singapore Fintech Association Announces the Winners of SFF Global Fintech Awards

The SFF Global FinTech Awards brings together the Fintech Awards previously presented separately by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) at the Singapore Fintech Festival. The theme for this year’s Awards is “Emerging from

Check Out the Winners of the Green Finance Themed Global Fintech Hackcelerator

Top 10 Stories from Singapore Fintech Festival 2021

Meet the Winners of MAS’ Global CBDC Challenge

Check Out the 3 Winners of MAS’ Global Veritas Challenge 2021

Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 Saw Its Largest Turnout With Over 62,000 Participants

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) this year brought together more than 62,000 participants from over 115 countries, emerging as its largest gathering to date since the inaugural edition in 2016. SFF 2022 featured more than 850 speakers from private and

FlexM Awarded as the Best Asean Fintech By MAS at the Singapore Fintech Awards 2022

SwissCham Seeks a Stronger Fintech Presence in Singapore

Dubai’s DIFC Sees Exceptional Interest From Global Fintech Firms at SFF

Top 10 Highlights from Last Week’s Singapore Fintech Festival

OTSO Fintech Makes a Strong Impact at Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

OTSO FinTech, a trailblazer in the finance technology sector, has proudly showcased its flagship product, SoFinX, at the esteemed Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2023. The festival, a hotbed for innovation and collaboration, was held at the Singapore EXPO from November

How Temenos Champions ESG in Banking Transformation

Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 Ends on High Note With 66,000 Participants

How is Generative AI Transforming the Financial Industry?

Singapore Fintech Festival 2023: Top 9 Highlights You Might Have Missed

Flexible by Design: What Differentiates a Successful Payment Software Platform

In the ever-evolving landscape of payments, it is crucial to choose a payment platform from a vendor that can anticipate and support future growth through innovative functionality. This choice is key for staying ahead of your competitors. To illustrate the

Securing Mobile Apps Against Malware and Phishing Attacks in Indonesia

Seizing the Billion-Dollar Opportunity of Generative AI in Financial Services

How Next-Gen Payment Platforms Are Leading the Shift from Legacy Systems

Revolutionising Cross Border Payments in the APAC Ecosystem

XVC Tech Announces Strategic Investment in Tradetogether to Enhance Web3 Wealth Management

XVC Tech, has invested in TradeTogether, a leading Web3 wealth manager based in Singapore. The venture capital firm founded by the creators of the XDC Network blockchain XDC Network’s ecosystem includes RWA dApps focusing on Private Credit (TradeFinex), Trade Finance

Tiger Brokers Partners With Aussie Fintech Grafa For AI-Driven Data, News Analysis

JustMarkets New Partner Loyalty Program Launched!

Long Bridge Securities Singapore Introduces Lifetime Commission-Free Trading for US and HK Markets

OTSO Fintech Makes a Strong Impact at Singapore Fintech Festival 2023

Alipay+ Now Supports LankaPay for Cross-Border Digital Payments

Alipay+ and LankaPay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance inbound and outbound travel experience through cross-border digital payments. The partnership will enable users of Alipay+ payment partners to make cashless payments at over 400,000 LankaQR merchants across

Fintech Sees Modest Growth in Sri Lanka as Old Habits Die Hard

A Fintech Regulatory Sandbox for Sri Lanka

Meet the 40 Fastest Growing Fintechs in Asia Pacific According to the Financial Times

In the sixth annual compendium of 500 burgeoning companies across the Asia Pacific (APAC) by the Financial Times and Statista, technology enterprises constitute nearly a third of the 2024 roster, with 8% of the APAC’s fastest-growing entities being fintech companies.

Airwallex Report: Singaporean Shoppers Demand Payment Flexibility, Transparency

Over Half of Surveyed Singapore Users Own Cryptocurrency

More Than Half the Fintech Industry Seeing Growth from Strong Consumer Demand

Project Savannah, a Blueprint to Simplify ESG Integration for Small Businesses

Thailand’s T2P Taps Wise Platform to Offer Global Money Transfers for DeepPocket Users

T2P Co., Ltd., a payment solution provider in Thailand, has announced a new partnership with Wise Platform, which provides infrastructure for banks and financial services. According to Wise, this alliance marks T2P as the first fintech in Thailand to offer

KASIKORNBANK, J.P. Morgan Set to Reduce Cross-Border Payment Times to Minutes

Australia and Thailand Forge Fintech Partnership at Money20/20 Asia

Thailand Set to Block Access to Unauthorised Crypto Platforms

Thai PM Launches Digital Wallet to Disburse US$14 Billion in Q4 Economic Stimulus

BIS: Stablecoins Offer Promise, but Need Consistent Regulation

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a report, “Stablecoins: Regulatory Responses to Their Promise of Stability,” analysing the regulatory environments for stablecoins across seven distinct jurisdictions. Authored by Juan Carlos Crisanto, Johannes Ehrentraud, and Denise Garcia Ocampo, this

Crypto Adoption in Southeast Asia is On the Rise

Are Banks Ready for The Big Shift?

Fintech is Failing at Financial Inclusion for Women

MAS Bolsters Crypto Payment Rules, Here’s What You Need to Know

IFC, DBS Address Trade Finance Gap with US$500 Million Programme

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and DBS Bank have unveiled a US$500 million financial initiative aimed at enhancing trade in emerging markets. This collaborative effort is part of IFC’s Global Trade Liquidity Programme (GTLP) and seeks to increase capital and

Contour Gets Lifeline Through Acquisition by Singaporean Fintech Xalts

Trade Finance Poised for Digital Revolution Though Obstacles Remain

Finastra and ELCY to Offer Unified Trade Finance Solution for Corporates

ABS Rolls Out Trade Finance Registry to Eliminate Duplicate Transactions

XVC Tech Announces Strategic Investment in Tradetogether to Enhance Web3 Wealth Management

XVC Tech, has invested in TradeTogether, a leading Web3 wealth manager based in Singapore. The venture capital firm founded by the creators of the XDC Network blockchain XDC Network’s ecosystem includes RWA dApps focusing on Private Credit (TradeFinex), Trade Finance

PAN Finance Names Libertex ‘Global CFD Broker of the Year’

What Is Litecoin Mining?

Tiger Brokers Partners With Aussie Fintech Grafa For AI-Driven Data, News Analysis

Demystifying the World of Cryptocurrencies: An Insightful Exploration

Dayuse: Redefining Luxury Hospitality for the Budget-Conscious Traveler

In today’s fast-paced world, where time is a precious commodity, the concept of day stays in hotels has gained significant popularity. Dayuse, a pioneering platform in the hospitality industry, has capitalized on this trend by offering individuals the opportunity to

Going on a Business Trip Overseas? Here’s How to Prepare

Niall Carroll and The Impact of Travel Restrictions on UK-Based Businesses

Which Countries Need a Visa for Singapore?

Traveltech Startup Upgrade Pack Hires Ex-Expedia Veteran as it Expands into APAC

Former Mambu Exec Will Dale to Lead 10x Banking’s APAC Operations

Cloud-native core banking platform 10x Banking has announced the appointment of Will Dale as Regional Vice President for the APAC region. Dale, previously a Regional VP at Mambu, brings over 17 years of experience in the banking technology sector to

Jean-Pierre Brulard Steps in as Temenos CEO Following Hindenburg Allegations

Financial Sector Dominates LinkedIn’s ‘Best Workplaces’ in Singapore

Temenos Claims Its Independent Review Debunks Hindenburg Allegations

TRM Labs Welcomes Former INTERPOL President Boon Hui Khoo as Senior Advisor

Igloo Expands Insurance Access in Vietnam Through New Partnerships

Igloo, a Singapore-based insurtech firm, has announced new partnerships with Zalopay, Lotte Finance, FE Credit, and digital insurer OPES to broaden insurance access in Vietnam, particularly for underinsured communities. These collaborations aim to introduce tailored insurance products that cater to

ZaloPay and CIMB Bank Roll out Fixed Deposit Offering to Simplify Savings

Saladin Joins Forces with ZaloPay to Digitise Insurance Offerings

JB Financial Group Acquires Minority Stake in Vietnamese Investment App Infina

SCBX Inks US$860M Deal to Fully Acquire Home Credit Vietnam

Bambu Shuttered Operations in Dec 2023 After Failing to Achieve Profitability

Singapore-based fintech startup Bambu had shuttered its operations as of 31 December last year, following the decision made jointly by its management and investors, according to Tech in Asia. The B2B firm, which specialised in providing robo-advisory products to financial

Maybank Singapore Offers Goal-Based Investment From S$200

10 Robo Advisors Democratising Digital Investing in the US$1.5B Singapore Market

iCapital Marketplace Debuts in Singapore and Hong Kong

Bridgewise Lands US$21M Funding Led by SIX Group

The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse, Contagion, and Containment

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves throughout the global economy. SVB was the parent bank that focused on tech startups, and its failure announced on Friday, 10 March is the biggest since the 2008 financial crisis.