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Windsor First Ties up With Currencycloud to Enhance Its Cross Border Payments
Currencycloud, a provider of B2B embedded cross-border solutions, has partnered with Hong Kong-based money service operator Windsor First to launch a new multi-currency account solution. With this solution, Windsor First’s clients will be able to optimise their B2B and e-commerce
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Airwallex Customers Can Now Accept Amex Card Payments
Payments company Airwallex has partnered with American Express to expand its payment capabilities for its customers in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Airwallex customers in these countries will now be able to accept American Express Card payments
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Max Chuard Steps Down as Temenos CEO
Banking software company Temenos announced that Max Chuard has decided to step down from his role as CEO and the search for a new CEO is under way. Chuard will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.
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Prudential Singapore Gets Green Light From MAS for New Financial Advisory Arm
Prudential Singapore announced that it has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to set up a new financial advisory firm. The company said in a statement that the new firm will offer a wider range of products and
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UOB Vietnam Partners Mental Health Startup Intellect to Support Its SME Customers
UOB Vietnam has partnered with mental wellness tech company Intellect to enable its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers to provide well-being support for their employees. The bank said that it aims to develop resilience amongst SMEs which form nearly
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Citi Appoints Tibor Pandi as Singapore Country Officer
Citi announced that it has appointed Tibor Pandi as the Citi Country Officer (CCO) for Singapore from 1 February onwards. In his new role, Tibor will have oversight of all businesses and operations in the country and will be responsible for
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Crypto.com to Slash 20% Of Jobs Due to FTX Contagion
Crypto.com announced that it will be further reducing its global workforce by approximately 20% as it navigates “ongoing economic headwinds and unforeseeable industry events”. The recent layoffs were blamed on the collapse of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX which Crypto.com said
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IMF: Despite the Hype, Fintech Has Yet to Disrupt the Remittance Market
Despite enthusiasm surrounding the potential of fintech to disrupt the remittance market, evidence shows that there is a gap between the hype and the reality on the ground. In fact, and contrary to expectations, fintech companies are increasingly being entangled
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The Crypto Bloodbath: More Layoffs and Losses In 2023
Cryptocurrencies have been in the news lately due to the volatile prices of Bitcoin and other coins, along with numerous high-profile collapses such as FTX and Voyager. However, another story has been brewing beneath the surface – the massive layoffs
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8 Tips to Manage Your Finances Before a Big Spending
Learning how to manage your spending, saving money, and managing debt, are all a part of your financial journey. During your journey, there might be “speed bumps” like a sudden change in income that you weren’t expecting. Additionally, you may
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