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Top Asia Fintech Events for the 1st Half of 2018
Now that 2017 is over, here are some of the top fintech events in the region you should look out for. Be sure to use the discount codes for more savings! January Next Money Asia FF18 (Fintech Finals 2018) January
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Fintech Singapore 2017 in Review
The fintech ecosystem in Singapore has grown significantly this year, with now more than 400 fintech ventures based in the city-state and over 30 fintech innovation labs or research centers set up by multinational corporations. The Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Bank Of Asia Uses Avaloq Banking Suite As A Service To Create Digital Bank
Bank of Asia has decided to build its digital bank using the Avaloq Banking Suite in a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Avaloq will provide the complete digital banking solution as a service through its Singapore based service centre
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Private Equity Company Finstar enters APAC with USD150mm Fintech Commitment
International private equity firm Finstar announces its commitment to strengthen the Group’s position in the Asia- Pacific Region, adding to its fintech portfolio in line with its five-year plan to invest US$150 million in the financial technology space. As a
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Why Asian Early Stage Fintech Startups Should Consider Switzerland
Switzerland’s advanced financial sector, business-friendly environment and supportive government, have helped create a first-class ecosystem for the fintech sector. Fintech in thriving in Switzerland, aided by initiatives from both the public and private sectors to foster innovation in the financial
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WeWork unveiled its Singapore location / 2 Fintech Startups join
WeWork unveiled its inaugural Singapore location, WeWork Beach Centre. As the first Southeast Asia location, WeWork Beach Centre also signifies WeWork’s 200th location globally. WeWork Singapore will grow quickly as the company will launch its second location at 71 Robinson, slated
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Rakuten Announces Accelerator Program, Powered by Techstars
Rakuten, a global innovation leader headquartered in Tokyo, and Techstars, a worldwide network aimed at helping entrepreneurs succeed, announced today the launch of Rakuten Accelerator powered by Techstars. The three-month mentorship-driven Rakuten Accelerator is aimed at providing innovative startup companies
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Southeast Asia on track to realizing $200 billion internet economy by 2025
In last year’s “e-Conomy 2025 Southeast Asia” report, Google and Temasek examined the incredible growth in Southeast Asia’s internet economy. Fast forward 18 months later, it turns out that Southeast Asia’s internet economy growth has exceeded expectations. The region’s internet
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Top Charts and Tables from UOB State of Fintech in ASEAN Report
The financial services industry in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region has seen an increase in fintech adoption fueled by the rapid adoption of technology, supportive regulatory regimes and the large population of financially underserved individuals and businesses,
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Landmark Partnership to Level Up Skills for Singaporeans to seize FinTech Jobs
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), together with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), six local universities, and five financial associations, sealed a landmark Memorandum of Intent (MOI) for the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) FinTech Collective on 16 November 2017, to jointly develop industry-ready professionals
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