Australia has unveiled a three-year initiative to explore the potential of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) with a focus on…
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On January 14, 2019, the Singapore Parliament passed its comprehensive Payment Services Act (PS Act), replacing the former Payment Systems…
In Asia, central banks and monetary authorities are rushing to develop and deploy central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a technology…
India’s neobanking market has been growing at a fast pace, driven by rapid change in technology, growing levels of Internet…
Vietnam’s startup sector has grown tremendously over the past years, driven by increased venture capital (VC) activity, favorable government policies…
Open banking is steadily making its way into Asia-Pacific (APAC), and though the industry remains largely nascent compared with pioneers…
India, a world leader in digital payments and fintech innovation, is entering the next phase of its digital finance transformation,…
In Vietnam, although financial institutions have realised the potential of open banking to enable more inclusive and accessible financial services,…
Neobanking has been one of the most talked-about fintech segments of the past decade, a buzzing industry that’s seen an…
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released guidelines for the promotion of cryptocurrency and virtual assets related services,…
Singapore has long been praised for being a forward-thinking, progressive jurisdiction that supports technology and innovation. This has enticed a…
Thailand’s central bank and financial regulator have shared their views and positions on regulating the new, digital-powered financial landscape, outlining…
Indonesia’s fintech industry is entering a new era of growth and maturity, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, booming venture funding…
The proliferation of data and an ever-so complex regulatory environment are driving the rise of regtech, forcing financial institutions to…
Open finance, the next step in the open banking movement that broadens the scope to a wider range of products…
Buy now pay later (BNPL) schemes have witnessed strong growth in Singapore but for the sector to develop in a…
The transformation of consumer expectations and incumbent banks’ slowness to meet evolving consumer needs are creating significant opportunities for Southeast…
After explosive growth in the US, the craze surrounding special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, is now heading to Asia.…
Pioneered by banking incumbents, India’s open banking ecosystem has grown to become part of the Indian financial landscape and is…
Fundamental shifts in consumer preferences, favorable regulation, and rising interest from investors are stimulating the growth of insurtech in India.…