Tag "Fintech Fireside Asia"
COVID-19 Sparks Surge and Sophistication of Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering techniques are growing in quantity and sophistication as cybercriminals capitalise on the fear induced by COVID-19 as well as consumers’ increased online presence to trick victims and defraud them. The 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) shows
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Explosion of Data Fuels Demand for Regtech Amidst Growing Regulatory Complexity
The proliferation of data and an ever-so complex regulatory environment are driving the rise of regtech, forcing financial institutions to look for new ways and tools to comply, experts said during a panel discussion. During Fintech Fireside Asia’s latest virtual
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Are Buy Now Pay Later Schemes Evil?
Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) arrangements have surged in popularity over the past couple of years, but the global pandemic has further pushed that growth to new levels. Although BNPL providers are offering consumers with potentially better choices and deals, as well as
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Experts Warn of Rapidly Evolving Fraud Techniques in the Wake of COVID-19
Like businesses have embraced digitalization to evolve in the wake of COVID-19, fraudsters and scammers too are embracing digital technology to evolve the threat that they pose to businesses and the public, experts from Visa, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC),
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OVO’s CEO Provides an Insiders’ Look into Indonesia’s Thriving Fintech Scene
Indonesia is considered the crown jewel for many fintechs looking to expand to the ASEAN market. Over the past 15 years, Indonesia has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty which is now below 10%, according to the World Bank. During
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What’s Next For Digital Insurer Singlife After Its Merger With Aviva?
2020 was a good year for Singapore’s digital life insurer Singlife. The company completed its S$3.2 billion merger deal with Aviva Singapore, the largest transaction ever in the Singaporean insurance sector. It also launched the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurances
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