Singapore’s Parliament has passed the Protection from Scams Bill, granting authorities the power to issue Restriction Orders (ROs) that temporarily…
Indonesian digital ecosystem GoTo has announced that CEO Patrick Sugito Walujo will remain in his role until 2029. The decision…
Aspire, a global finance platform for businesses, has partnered with digital asset custodian Rakkar to help founders navigate the evolving…
Financial services software provider Finastra has announced a leadership transition, appointing Chris Walters as its new CEO. Walters steps into…
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s fintech investment arm, has launched Labamu, an invoicing and billing platform for APAC small and medium…
The Financial Services Authority of Indonesia (OJK) has announced new regulations for digital financial assets, including cryptos, as part of…
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has introduced new regulations governing cryptoasset transactions and activities within the country. The prakas…
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region boasts one of the fastest-growing fintech industries globally, home to several leading players and the highest…
Rakkar, a digital asset custody provider backed by SCB 10X, has been awarded a Digital Asset Custodian License by the…
OCBC Bank has introduced bespoke tokenised bonds, reportedly becoming the first bank in Singapore to offer such an option to…
DBS Bank India has announced that Rajat Verma will assume the role of CEO starting 1 March 2025, following approval…
Digital Ang Baos are gaining popularity in Singapore, with DBS/POSB reporting a doubling of customers using their digital gifting services…
Payment giant Mastercard has completed its acquisition of Recorded Future, a cybersecurity firm specialising in threat intelligence and AI-powered analytics.…
QuickFest, the virtual conference tailored for accounting professionals, bookkeepers, and consultants, will return on 14-15 January 2025. Organised by Intuit,…
In 2024, Singapore continued to solidify its position as a global fintech leader. The year saw nearly universal adoption of…
The banking industry is on the verge of a major transformation fueled by generative AI (Gen AI). Driven by intensifying…
Visa has finalised its acquisition of Featurespace, a company specialising in real-time artificial intelligence technology for payment protection. The acquisition…
Cross-border payment firm XTransfer and OCBC Bank have announced a partnership to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with enhanced…
Thredd, a global payments processor, has announced the appointment of four senior executives to its leadership team. This move is…
OCBC Bank announced a second round of financial aid in the form of one-off payments to its junior employees worldwide,…