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Top Funded Fintechs in Singapore 2024
Singapore is often considered fertile ground for startups and in particular fintechs to raise funds. In the first half of 2023, fintech companies in the country secured a total of US$934 million in funding across 84 deals, a far cry
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7 Prominent Fintech Investors in Singapore Backing The Ecosystem
In 2023, Singapore continued to dominate the Southeast Asian fintech landscape, securing a total of US$747 million in funding in the first nine months of the year or 59% of all fintech investments in ASEAN, according to data from UOB,
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Fintech in Singapore: 2023 in Review
In 2023, Singapore actively pursued key initiatives across various domains in the financial sector. Green finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) data took center stage, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launching Gprnt, a digital platform simplifying ESG
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Top 18 Fintech Events in Singapore to Attend in 2024
Singapore is home to a robust and thriving fintech industry that’s often regarded as one of the leading hubs in Asia-Pacific (APAC). The city-state hosts some of ASEAN’s biggest and largest fintech companies; it continuously attracts the lion’s share of
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Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong in Digital Banking Adoption
Advancements in technology, changing demographics and supportive regulations are driving the rise of digital banking in Asia, with Singapore and Hong Kong emerging as key players. While both locations have witnessed significant growth in their respective digital banking landscape, adoption
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Salesforce’s Findings Show That Consumers Crave Better Experiences from Their Bank
In Singapore, competition in the financial services industry is heating as customers grow frustrated with underwhelming digital experiences and are becoming more and more open to switching providers. A new global survey conducted by customer relationship management (CRM) provider Salesforce
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Behind Singapore’s Experiment with a Digital Singapore Dollar
A new paper published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on June 21, 2023 introduces the concept of purpose bound money (PBM) and proposes a common protocol for digital money akin to a digital Singapore Dollar focusing on interoperability
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Top 5 Fintech and IT Masters Programs in Singapore
As the financial industry continues to undergo rapid digital transformation, professionals with expertise in fintech and IT are in high demand. As a result, numerous educational institutions around the world have launched specialized Masters programs in fintech to cater to
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Outlook Remains Optimistic for Singaporean Startups Despite Funding Slowdown
Singapore’s emerging technology sector is expected to continue on its growth path, driven by supportive government initiatives and policies. This will be despite a challenging macroeconomic environment that’s marked by rising inflation, interest rate hikes and a looming global recession,
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Fintech Equity Funding in Singapore Sees Slight Decline
Fintech equity funding activity in Singapore declined in 2022, with investment value dipping by 8% and deal count declining by nearly 26%, a new report produced by DealStreetAsia and Enterprise Singapore, shows. These findings are consistent with global trends observed
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