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The Sponsors Backing Money20/20 Asia’s Inaugural Thai Edition
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech, industry events and conferences serve as epicenters of collaboration, insight, and networking. Among these, Money20/20 Asia stands as a premier platform, orchestrating dialogues that shape the future of finance in one of the
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11 Fintech Events to Attend in APAC in Q2 2024
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the financial landscape is evolving rapidly amid technological advancements, changing customer expectations and the rise of fintech. This vibrant ecosystem is demanding finance and fintech professionals to stay updated with the latest trends and innovations. Against this
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Crypto Adoption in Southeast Asia is On the Rise
Crypto in Southeast Asia is increasingly popular among investors. The region is home to a complex financial landscape that’s characterized by a significant portion of the population being underbanked or unbanked, alongside a digitally-savvy youth demographic with high mobile Internet
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SC Ventures and NEXT176-Backed Fintech Firms Set to Merge by Mid-2024
SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm of Standard Chartered, and NEXT176, the venture arm of the Pan-African group Old Mutual, have announced the launch of a new wealth management platform. This collaboration aims to make financial planning
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Dayuse: Redefining Luxury Hospitality for the Budget-Conscious Traveler
In today’s fast-paced world, where time is a precious commodity, the concept of day stays in hotels has gained significant popularity. Dayuse, a pioneering platform in the hospitality industry, has capitalized on this trend by offering individuals the opportunity to
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Fintech is Failing at Financial Inclusion for Women
Despite being an attractive segment for financial services providers due to their loyalty and lower default risk, women are still widely underrepresented in the portfolio of the fintech firms, presenting a tremendous opportunities for digital financial services providers alike, a
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COSMIC Platform Goes Live in Singapore to Combat Financial Crime
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially rolled out the COSMIC platform, a digital initiative aimed at bolstering the defense against money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The system, which became operational today
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Mobile Banking Malware on the Rise Amid Rapid Adoption
Mobile banking is a rapidly growing market that’s projected to hit a value of US$7 billion by 2032. However, this surge is being accompanied by a dramatic growth in mobile banking malware, as threat actors increasingly turn their focus on
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Thunes and Visa Eases Payments to Digital Wallets, Bank Accounts
Global B2B cross-border payment company Thunes has expanded its partnership with payments giant Visa. This collaboration aims to facilitate new payment channels in key markets throughout Asia and Africa, broadening the accessibility to digital wallets and bank accounts. The partnership
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Visa: AI Fuels Surge in Emotion-Based Scams like Pig Butchering and Inheritance Fraud
Visa’s latest Biannual Threats Report for Spring 2024 underscores the concerning rise of “pig butchering” scams, showcasing the sophisticated threats plaguing both individuals and businesses in the global payments ecosystem. These scams cleverly exploit emotional vulnerabilities by luring victims into
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