Mastercard announced plans to revamp online checkout procedures by 2030, aiming to eliminate manual card entry and passwords. Citing concerns…
Year: 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) received fewer than five complaints annually over the past five years concerning online “finfluencers,”…
Canadian payments firm Nuvei Corporation announced that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its plan to go private. The move…
Institutional investors in Singapore are leading the charge in increasing their crypto allocations, according to Sygnum’s annual Future Finance survey.…
Cake by VPBank, a Vietnamese digital bank, has collaborated with Visa to launch a cloud-based card management system (CMS). The…
Mastercard and the ASEAN Foundation have announced a new programme to bolster cybersecurity across Southeast Asia. The ASEAN Foundation-Mastercard Cybersecurity…
Payment giant Visa announced its commitment to supporting digital creators by recognising them as small businesses at the Web Summit…
Dr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, recently addressed the Singapore Fintech Festival, sharing insights on Thailand’s advancements…
The government blocked Income Insurance’s proposed S$1.85 billion capital extraction over three years, a key component of its deal with…
In 2024, Southeast Asia’s fintech sector showcased resilience, defying global funding trends with only a marginal 1% year-on-year (YoY) decline.…
SCB 10X, a subsidiary of SCBX Group, has launched Rubie Wallet, a digital wallet specifically designed for international visitors attending…
Global neobank Revolut has launched a unique debit card vending machine at the National University of Singapore (NUS), touted to…
Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Gan Kim Yong addressed the safety of digital…
The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024 wrapped up on 8 November, drawing 65,000 participants from 134 countries and regions. This…
Jumio, a provider of AI-driven identity verification and compliance solutions, has named Mike Nawrocki as its new Chief Revenue Officer.…
BlackRock and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), alongside other partners, will develop a new blended finance debt programme focused…
Singapore has pledged up to US$500 million in concessional funding to support decarbonisation efforts in Asia at the 29th United…
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins have emerged as a crucial component for both investors and traders. These digital…
The ninth edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) wrapped up on 8th November, concluding a dynamic week-long of celebration…
Digital financial services (DFS) in Southeast Asia (SEA) are experiencing a remarkable growth trajectory, with projected revenues soaring by 22%…