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10 Fintech Startups Accepted into F10’s First Incubation Program in Singapore
F10 FinTech Incubator & Accelerator expanded to Singapore this year to support pre-seed and seed-stage FinTech, RegTech as well as InsurTech Startups while stimulating worldwide collaboration. The first batch of the P2 «Prototype to Product» program in Singapore will start
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Aspiring Digibank MatchMove Acquires Strategic Stake in e-Commerce Firm Shopmatic
MatchMove announced today that they have entered into an agreement with the e-commerce enabler Shopmatic to make a strategic investment into the company with immediate effect. Shopmatic is an e-commerce platform company specializing in providing turnkey solutions to small and
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How Governments Around The World Are Supporting SMEs During the COVID-19 Crisis
Around the world, countries are ramping up fiscal measures and financial aid programs to respond to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With our colleagues on the ground in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United
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Digital Banking Transactions Continue Surge In Philippines as Quarantine Enters Week 3
From the first three days of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), new enrolments in RCBC Online Banking continued to rise. The bank registered last Thursday, March 26, a new high of new enrolments in one day. The daily average of
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5 Cybersecurity Startups Serving Fintechs and FSIs in Southeast Asia
Technology and digitalization are changing the way we spend, save and lend, and with more and more products and services being delivered online, cybersecurity and fraud have become a major area of concern for fintechs and the financial services industry.
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How COVID-19 Is Shaking up the Fintech Industry
The coronavirus pandemic is putting a toll on the global economy at large, and although tech and digital companies, including fintechs are arguably the most prepared, they are still facing the impact in various ways. The impact of the global
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Wealthtech Firm InvestCloud Appoints Balthazar to Lead Singapore Expansion
Global digital wealth management solutions provider, InvestCloud, has announced Taryn Balthazar as EVP, Head of Distribution Asia Pacific and Australia as the firm looks to scale up its presence and delivery capabilities in APAC. InvestCloud’s Singapore appointment is a major
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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 digital payment solutions implements its global growth strategy with concrete measures and opened an office in Singapore in March. In
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4 Fintech Startups from Vietnam to Watch out for in 2020
Vietnam’s fintech industry gained pace in 2019. Last year, Vietnam ranked second in ASEAN in terms of fintech funding (36%), second only to Singapore (56%). The sharp increase in funding was attributed to two large deals going to payments companies
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5 Emerging Fintech Startups from Indonesia to Watch in 2020
The Indonesian fintech industry witnessed steady growth in 2019 with several companies in the sector reaching notable scale and recognition. Ovo, a digital wallet, emerged as the country’s fifth startup unicorn, while several others, including Akulaku, a consumer installment loan
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