Posts From Fintech News Singapore
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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Silent Eight to Power AIA’s Financial Crime Compliance
Pan-Asian life and health insurer AIA has partnered with regtech firm Silent Eight, which specialises in AI-driven compliance solutions. This collaboration will involve the deployment of Silent Eight’s AI platform, Iris, to enhance AIA’s financial crime compliance screening processes across
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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
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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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11 Fintech Events to Attend in APAC in Q2 2024
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the financial landscape is evolving rapidly amid technological advancements, changing customer expectations and the rise of fintech. This vibrant ecosystem is demanding finance and fintech professionals to stay updated with the latest trends and innovations. Against this
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TransferGo Raises US$10 Million to Fuel Asia Pacific Growth Plans
TransferGo, an online money transfer platform operating in over 160 countries, recently announced it has raised US$10 million from Taiwania Capital, a Taiwanese venture capital firm. This funding is part of TransferGo‘s strategy to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific
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TRM Labs Welcomes Former INTERPOL President Boon Hui Khoo as Senior Advisor
Blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs announced that it has named Boon Hui Khoo as its senior advisor. Khoo, with an extensive background in public service, law enforcement, and national security, joins the company to enhance its efforts in combating fraud
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Temasek Furthers European Expansion with New Paris Office
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek has inaugurated its new office in Paris, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy. This new Parisian base is part of Temasek’s broader objective to enhance its global network and leverage opportunities across
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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
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