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Banks, Fintechs Gear Up for Myanmar’s Digital Revolution
As Myanmar undergoes a digital revolution, international banks and foreign investors are perceiving the country’s large pool of unbanked as a still untapped opportunity. The latest move comes from the National Bank of Canada which became a strategic shareholder in
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TransferWise Chooses Singapore as APAC Hub; Launches Service in the City-State
TransferWise, Europe’s leading money transfer service, is launching in Singapore where it is working with DBS Bank. The company has chosen the city-state as its Asia Pacific (APAC) hub and expects to have 30 employees by the end of 2017,
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Singapore Poised to Become a Hotbed for Insurtech in Asia
The insurance is on the brink of a major disruption and insurance companies are very much aware of that. According to a survey conducted by PwC, three in four insurers predict disruption of their business over the next five years.
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BC Card Signs Agreement with UTU to Bring Cross-Border Rewards to South Korea
UTU empowers shoppers to earn, redeem and convert rewards points through smartphones, in real time, at any UTU merchant outlet worldwide. UTU drives users, payment card schemes and card issuers to increase tourist and local spending at acquirers’ merchants and in
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Malaysian Banking Industry Pushes Fintech Development
Banks in Malaysia are pushing fintech development as they seek to harness innovation and technology to improve the financial services. The trend is largely led by the Malaysian central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), which has been deploying efforts to
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8 Cool Tools for Digital Nomads in Southeast Asia
An increasing number of people are escaping the traditional office and choosing to work as digital nomads. Most of these people are international freelancers, but many are also remote employees or startup entrepreneurs. While the prospect of a living a
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Cambodia’s Fintech Industry Set to Thrive
Cambodia’s fintech ecosystem is more nascent than other markets in Southeast Asia and lagging behind the likes of Thailand and the Philippines. Yet, this landscape is quickly changing as engaged institutional partners are set to add to the pace of
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9 Ways to Find a Webcasting Tool that Works
There’s no denying the importance of engaging your customers one on one. However, that doesn’t mean you should toss webcasts, webinars and online seminars out the window. There’s value in engaging your market on a mass level as well. It’s
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Smartfolios: A new Online Advisory and Investment Platform from Singapore
Smartfolios is a Singapore-based online advisory and investment platform targeted at financial institutions that promises to deliver cheaper, more transparent and more convenient solutions to incumbents. Smartfolios has a simple mission: empower investors to reach their investment goals. Smartfolios’ value proposition is two-fold: on one
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8 Hot Neo and Challenger Banks in Asia
The collective customer base of the neo and challenger banks is expected to grow at a CAGR of 50.6% from 2017-2020, a growth that will be driven by factors such as favorable government regulations, convenience offered to consumers and higher
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