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Razer’s New South East Asia HQ and Fintech Gameplan
Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers with a recent foray into fintech, announced its plan for a long-term lease of a new location for its Southeast Asia headquarters based in the technology and media hub of Singapore. The company anticipates
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Investors Bullish on Fintech in Southeast Asia, Especially Indonesia
Nearly 75% of limited partners (LPs), or organizations and individuals investing into funds and non-direct investment entities such as family offices, high net worth individuals and corporate venture capital entities, are bullish on fintech in Southeast Asia with Indonesia perceived
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GrabPay Eyes Vietnam and South East Asia Digital Payments Dominance as Competition Heats Up
Grab, Southeast Asia’s first decacorn valued at more than US$10 billion, began its humble beginnings as a ride-hailing app but has since evolved into one of the region’s “super app,” providing varied services ranging from food delivering, logistics services, and
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10 Hot Fintech Startups from India to Watch Closely
India’s fintech ecosystem has evolved significantly with considerable efforts from financial institutions, startups, the government, venture capitalists and regulators to create a favorable environment for fintech innovation that’s conducive of collaboration. According to a Yes Bank report, the transaction value
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P2P Lending and Digital Lending Fintechs Active in Southeast Asia
The size of the Southeast Asian alternative financing market grew from US$46.65 million in 2015 to a whopping US$215.9 million the following year. That’s almost a fivefold leap in market value in just the span of a year, according to a study
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The Potential of AI in Banking
Artificial intelligence (AI), an umbrella term for a host of different technologies including machine learning and natural language, holds many promises in the banking industry. Analysts estimates that AI could save the industry more than US$1 trillion by 2030. While
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South Korea’s First Blockchain-Powered Remittance Service to Thailand and Philippines
This month Coinone Transfer, a payments business and a subsidiary of Coinone, introduced South Korea’s first blockchain-powered remittance mobile app and web service called Cross — offering faster, lower cost payments to Thailand and the Philippines. Unlike other remittance options in South
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World Bank: Developing Countries Sees Record-Breaking Remittance Inflow in 2018
Remittances to low and middle income countries grew rapidly and are projected to reach a new record in 2018, says the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, released today. The Bank estimates that officially recorded remittances
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Online Accounting and Invoicing Solutions for Startup Founders in Singapore
Those not in the know often underestimate the number of hats that a startup founder has to wear when they embark on their journey. Not only will they have to be knowledgeable about the field they’ve ventured into, they also
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9 Finalist for 2nd World Innovative Contribution Awards in Korea
On November 20th the WFPL announced in Seoul 9 finalists for the World Innovative Contribution Awards (WIC) which will be hosted by the World Federation of Power Leaders. This will take place at the main Auditorium Hall of the National
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