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Open Banking, A Bigger Disruption Force to Incumbents Than Digital Banks: DBS
In Singapore, open banking developments may be a bigger disruption to traditional banks than digital banks, says DBS. The addressable loan market for Singapore’s upcoming digital banks is estimated to be worth between S$220 and S$243 billion, but despite the
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Top 5 Coworking Spaces in Singapore for Fintech Startups
Home to more than 600 fintech startups and over 40 innovation labs, Singapore is one of the world’s leading fintech hubs and Southeast Asia’s undeniable fintech leader. With so much fintech activities, it is no wonder that we’re seeing demand
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A Review of Singapore’s Top Fintech Developments in 2019
In 2019, Singapore continued to pursue its ambition to become the world’s first Smart Nation with a leading Smart Financial Centre, inking partnerships with international peers, launching nationwide initiatives to further development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and introducing new
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Singapore’s Cybersecurity Startup Map
Singapore’s cybersecurity industry is growing strong, with now some 105 unique startups, according to the Innovation Cybersecurity Ecosystem at Block71 (ICE71)’s latest Singapore Cybersecurity Community Map. Singapore Cybersecurity Startup Map These startups operate in cybersecurity and associated fields including
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Singapore’s Digital Banking License Race Intensifies With Deadline Looming in Weeks
In Singapore, the end-of-year deadline to apply for a digital banking license is coming up, and tech companies, banks and brokerages are racing to form partnerships to meet regulators’ stiff requirements. Singapore will be issuing up to two retail and
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Swiss Regtech Startups in Singapore to Watch
Singapore is one of the world’s largest financial markets, a position it has earned thanks to its business-friendly environment, excellent government support, easy regulation and access to specialist knowledge. And with technology rapidly changing the financial services landscape, it comes
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Singapore’s Blockchain Map Proves That It Is a Hotbed for Blockchain Innovation
Singapore has long established itself as the leading fintech hub in South East Asia, of late it also increasingly becoming a hotbed for blockchain innovation. The city-state is home a healthy blockchain ecosystem comprising numerous players tackling areas ranging from
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Singapore Ranks First in Global Cities’ AI Readiness and Smart City Effort
Two recent studies have found Singapore to be the world’s most prepared city for the age of artificial intelligence (AI), and the global leader in terms of smart city effort. The first research, conducted by the Oliver Wyman Forum, ranks
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10 Hotels In Singapore To Stay While Attending A Fintech Conference Or Convention
Singapore, a global transportation, commerce and financial hub, is a dynamic business events destination that hosts some of the world’s largest conventions and business events. Consistently, the city state has been ranked as one for the top meetings, incentives, conferences
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Autonomous Vehicles Are Becoming a Reality in Singapore, Which Industries Will Be Most Affected by It?
Governments around the world are working hard to introduce autonomous vehicles to society. With prospects of improved safety, increased efficiency of public transportation and long term sustainability, it is not difficult to see why many countries are headed towards this
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