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Year End Message to Our Readers – Offline from 24th December to the 3rd January
Fintech News Singapore would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We will be taking a break from the 24th December 2020 to the 3rd January 2021. Until
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How Data Privacy Affects Engagement in Financial Services
It may be a challenge for brands in highly-regulated spaces, but meeting customer expectations is both possible and essential. To get there, marketers need to ensure that they strike the right balance between data privacy/security and innovation. Let’s explore the
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Contour Pilots Blockchain-Based Transaction in Vietnam
Contour, a blockchain trade finance network that’s formerly known as Voltron, announced that it has completed a pilot transaction between two textile companies with its blockchain network. The transaction was conducted between Tainan Spinning based in Taiwan and Century Synthetic
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Korean Unicorn Toss Join Forces With CIMB Vietnam to Launch CIMB-Toss Debit Card
CIMB Bank Vietnam and Viva Republica, the operator of Toss app, has jointly introduced the CIMB-Toss Debit Card following the success of the CIMB and Toss virtual card launched in July 2020. Launched in early December 2020, the debit card
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ZA Tech Forms Insurtech Joint Venture With Indonesian E-Wallet OVO
ZA Tech, the Hong Kong-based technology venture founded by insurance company ZhongAn Online and backed by Softbank’s Vision Fund, announced that it has formed a joint venture with the holding company of e-wallet OVO, to offer Indonesian insurance companies easy
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Brunei’s Fintech Industry Continues to Grow Amid Rising Demand and Government Push
Though still in its early stages, Brunei Darussalam’s fintech ecosystem is developing quickly on the back of rising demand for low-cost fintech products, increasing number of entrepreneurs and startups, and supportive government initiatives, according to a new report by the
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Gojek Makes Financial Push in Indonesia With 22% Stake Acquisition in Bank Jago
Gojek has acquired 22% of Indonesia’s Bank Jago as part of a strategic partnership to offer financial services in Indonesia. The investment, made through Gojek’s payments and financial services arm, will reportedly be worth 2.25 trillion Indonesian rupiah (US$159 million).
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5 E-Commerce Payment Trends to Watch out for in 2021
COVID-19 has accelerated consumers’ shift to digital channels with online shopping volumes reaching new highs around the world. In Southeast Asia, e-commerce has emerged as the growth engine for the region’s digital economy, growing 63% to reach US$62 billion in
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5 Stories that Shaped Fintech in Singapore in 2020
Despite global turbulences caused by COVID-19, the Singapore fintech industry remained resilient in 2020 on the back of new favorable rules, fintech initiatives from the government, and increased demand for digital solutions. Over the past five years, the Singapore fintech
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Razer Fintech Partners Rely to Provide Pay Later Solution for Its Merchants in South East Asia
Razer Fintech has partnered with Rely, a Singapore-based Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service provider, to offer BNPL services in South East Asia to merchants registered under Razer Merchant Services (RMS), its B2B solution. Through this partnership, RMS’ merchants will
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