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Fintech Regulation in Asia: How Singapore, HK, Korea, Japan, China, India Are Doing it
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Fintech Regulation in Asia: How Singapore, HK, Korea, Japan, China, India Are Doing it

In 2015, Asia’s fintech startups attracted US$4.5 billion in venture capital funding through 130 deals, making the region the second biggest player in terms of venture capital following North America with US$7.7 billion through 378 deals. According to a report

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Korea Financial Authority Strengthen Ties With Singapore as Fintechs Eye Global Expansion
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Korea Financial Authority Strengthen Ties With Singapore as Fintechs Eye Global Expansion

Often perceived as the latest phase in the ongoing digital revolution, fintech has attracted much interest from governments from around the world as none wants to pass on the multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. South Korea is no exception. Last year, the country’s

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Lenddo Teams up with FK BCG to Provide Social Media Credit Scoring to South Korea
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Lenddo Teams up with FK BCG to Provide Social Media Credit Scoring to South Korea

Lenddo, a startup that has developed an algorithm that pulls and analyzes social media data to determine credit worthiness, has teamed up with consultancy firm FK BCG to tap into the South Korean market. The two companies officially announced the

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