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MAS Proposes New Regulatory Framework and Governance Model for Payments
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the payments regulatory framework and establishment of a National Payments Council. Proposed Activity-Based Payments Framework Singapore’s payment regulations currently cut across two pieces of legislation: the
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ADYEN Expands Its Presence In APAC: New Singapore Office and The Partnership with Grab
New Office in Singapore Adyen today announced its continued commitment to businesses in the region with the expansion and move to a new Singapore office. The office in Singapore will provide modern end-to-end payment infrastructure for global companies including Southeast
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MAS Establishes FinTech Innovation Lab
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the opening of its FinTech Innovation Lab. The purpose-built facility, known as Looking Glass @ MAS (*), is located within the MAS Building. Looking Glass @ MAS will serve the following purposes:
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Too many Innovation Labs too few Innovations “Dances With Drums” by Fintech-Hubs and Banks
There are so many innovation labs and too few innovations. I regularly meet with bankers worldwide and the first phrase I hear (especially in Asia) from those who decided to invest in fintech (there are few of them so far,
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8 Fintech Startups Enter The FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific
The startups will undergo a 12-week mentorship programme led by senior financial executives in a series of workshops at the Hong Kong-based tech business park Cyberport to commercialise their products. 8 leading financial technology (fintech) companies today begin a 12-week mentorship
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Alibaba’s Ant Financial Announces VR-Based Payments Service
Ant Financial Services Group, Alibaba’s financial service affiliate that runs Alipay, has unveiled a new virtual reality (VR)-based payments service which the group plans to launch in September, according to a report by Yicai Global. In March, Alibaba established its
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Florins Awards Asia and GLOBAL Payment Summit 2016
Originated from Europe since 2010, The Florin Awards is a prestigious title in the field of Payments that recognizes the best innovations and strongest solutions in the payments industry. “In the constant metamorphosis of the payments industry, new players bring
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6 Fintech Events In Indonesia
As a country with high Internet penetration, high middle-class growth, and poor penetration of financial products, Indonesia is fertile ground for financial technology. Indonesia is arguably the most exciting market for cards and payments in the world. With a population
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MAS Details 100 Problem Statements For ‘Global Fintech Hackcelerator’ – Infographics
With the upcoming week long Fintech Festival organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the central bank has named the 100 challenges it invites fintech startups and ventures from around the world to solve using innovative products and services.
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MAS: 100 FinTech Problems to Solve for Singapore
Solve this problem on the Singapore Hackcelerator and apply until August 15th here! 7 problem statements on KYC / Identity Authentication 8 problem statements on RegTech 4 problem statements on Trade Finance 14 problem statements on Insurance
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