Lending

Fintech Validus Gears Up, Linking Investors to SME Companies

Fintech Validus is a SME fund box that links Singaporean and Global investors to Singaporean SMEs. Differentiated from p2p, it is a new asset class that connects investors who are prepared to put in $100,000 and above, looking for better

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Vietnam’s Loan Comparison Website BankGo Launches in Closed Beta

Hanoi-based fintech startup BankGo has launched in closed beta a service that allows individuals and businesses to search, compare and easily apply for loans with the best interest rates. Speaking to Fintechnews, BankGo’s founder and CEO Vu Viet Hung indicated

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SMEs’ Limited Access to Financing is an Untapped Opportunity for Banks

In the ASEAN region, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) still have limited access to financing. Despite their critical economic role in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore, the segment represents a major untapped opportunity for banks

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