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Early-Stage Fintechs Grab Half of ASEAN Funding as Green Fintechs Gain Traction
According to the recent “Fintech in ASEAN 2023: Seeding the Green Transition” report, jointly released by UOB, PwC Singapore, and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA), there is a growing interest in sustainable finance solutions despite the broader funding winter affecting
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Data From Nasdaq-Backed Matter Reveals Negative ESG News Impacts Firms’ Market Value
Matter, an ESG and sustainability data provider backed by Nasdaq, has released new research findings that delve into market reactions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) news affecting companies. The study, conducted using Matter’s AI tool SDG Signals, examines the
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DLT Could Be Game-Changer for High-Value Transactions, Says Oliver Wyman Report
A recent report from the Oliver Wyman Forum, presented at the Singapore Fintech Festival, discusses the significant impact of distributed ledger technology (DLT) on high-value financial transactions, such as payments and investments. This technology, the report suggests, could potentially disrupt
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80% of Financial Firms Employ AI in Fraud Detection, Says Feedzai Report
Financial firms in the Asia Pacific region are taking steps to combat fraud, with 97% of organisations surveyed having some form of awareness programme in place. These finding are from a joint report by Feedzai, a financial fraud detection software
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New Partior Whitepaper Tackles Cross-Border Transaction Challenges
Partior has recently published its ‘Transforming Financial Market Infrastructure‘ whitepaper, focusing on enhancing global payment infrastructures. The whitepaper addresses issues in current payment systems, especially in cross-border transactions, and proposes solutions. Since being established in 2021, Partior has gained traction
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Fintechs Brace for New Hiring Trends and Niche Roles in Next Few Years
In the latest edition of the Singapore Fintech Talent Report 2023, jointly presented by the Singapore Fintech Association and Accenture Singapore, valuable insights emerge for industry leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers. The report serves as a comprehensive analysis of the
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Singapore’s Platform Workers Grapple with Financial Freedom, Retirement Planning
A recent study has revealed that platform workers in Singapore face a number of financial challenges, including low levels of financial freedom, difficulty meeting monthly savings targets, and a lack of retirement planning. The ‘Financial Freedom for Platform Workers and
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Can Singapore’s Insurers Adapt to the Ageing Well Challenge?
Singapore, often called the “Lion City,” is well-known for its thriving economy. Yet, beneath this successful exterior lies a significant demographic shift that brings challenges and opportunities. The country is witnessing a rapid rise in its ageing population, with a
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Stolen Identities Remains Top Security Threat in Financial Crime
Stolen identities of workers or other authorised users are sometimes enough to provide attackers with entry to internal systems and sensitive data, putting customer data at risk. Digital identities are usually guarded by usernames and passwords to aid users in
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Top 5 Fintech Whitepapers to Keep You Future-Ready
The digital payments market in Asia-Pacific is expected to more than triple to US$67.42 billion by 2028, according to a recent estimate. That’s a healthy growth of 21.1 percent CAGR from US$17.85 billion in 2021, fuelled by customers’ familiarity with doing
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