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Are Banks Ready for The Big Shift?
The transformation, or more accurately the evolution, of the banking industry is presently underway on multiple fronts, with the sluggish
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StanChart Debuts Open Banking Marketplace for Digital Transformations
Standard Chartered announced today the introduction of its Open Banking Marketplace, a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate easier access to
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Thunes Acquires Tilia to Offer Wider Payment Solutions in the U.S.
Global payments company Thunes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tilia LLC, a U.S.-based payment platform specialised in
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Episode Six and DCS Enables Fintechs to Launch Credit Cards in Weeks
Episode Six (E6), a payments and banking infrastructure provider, has teamed up with Singapore-based DCS Card Centre (DCS) has rolled
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Securing Mobile Apps Against Malware and Phishing Attacks in Indonesia
Indonesia’s financial technology landscape is experiencing explosive growth, fueled by the rise of mobile payments and digital banking. While this
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Australia and Thailand Forge Fintech Partnership at Money20/20 Asia
Fintech Australia and the Thai Fintech Association have formalised their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to boost the
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Nium Partners with Artajasa to Enhance Cross-Border Payments in Indonesia
Global payments company Nium has announced a new partnership with Artajasa, a prominent Indonesian payment infrastructure provider. This collaboration, formalised
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Thailand Set to Block Access to Unauthorised Crypto Platforms
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in conjunction with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and other relevant agencies,
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Qashier Granted In-Principle Approval for Payments License From MAS
Singapore-based fintech startup Qashier has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution
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Bambu Shuttered Operations in Dec 2023 After Failing to Achieve Profitability
Singapore-based fintech startup Bambu had shuttered its operations as of 31 December last year, following the decision made jointly by
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Maybank Singapore Offers Goal-Based Investment From S$200
Maybank Singapore has introduced a new online investment service called Goal-Based Investment (GBI), designed to make investing more accessible. This
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Singlife and Doctor Anywhere Introduce Health Plan for Gig Workers
Homegrown financial services company Singlife has partnered with Doctor Anywhere, a local tech-driven healthcare firm, to launch a new health
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SoftServe to Showcase Generative AI Innovations at Money20/20 Asia
SoftServe, a global IT consulting and digital services firm, is set to present its latest generative AI (Gen AI) technologies
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Nium Appoints Alexandra Johnson as Chief Payments Officer
Nium, a real-time cross-border payments platform, has appointed Alexandra Johnson as its first Chief Payments Officer. This strategic addition aims
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Mastercard Launches Mobile App for Adding Virtual Cards to Digital Wallets
Payments giant Mastercard has launched a new mobile app that allows virtual commercial cards to be added directly to digital
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Brankas Claims to Be First to Secure Open Banking Data License in Indonesia
Southeast Asian open finance platform Brankas has reportedly become the first company in Indonesia to obtain a Payment Service Provider
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Top 5 Most Promising AI Companies in Asia According to CB Insights
Market intelligence platform CB Insights has released its selection of this year’s 100 most promising artificial intelligence (AI) companies, from
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10 Robo Advisors Democratising Digital Investing in the US$1.5B Singapore Market
Robo advisors have emerged as a game-changer in Singapore, transforming the way Singaporeans approach investment and wealth management. These digital
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Thai PM Launches Digital Wallet to Disburse US$14 Billion in Q4 Economic Stimulus
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has officially launched a new digital wallet scheme in Thailand aimed at benefiting approximately 50 million
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Singapore Pledges S$35 Million in Sustainable Finance Skills Development
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG),
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Financial Sector Dominates LinkedIn’s ‘Best Workplaces’ in Singapore
LinkedIn has released its Top Companies list for 2024, identifying the 15 best workplaces for career growth in Singapore. Financial
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iCapital Marketplace Debuts in Singapore and Hong Kong
iCapital, a global fintech firm, has introduced its iCapital Marketplace in Hong Kong and Singapore. This platform is designed to
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Fintech Sees Growth Amidst Declining Declining Private Equity Activities in APAC
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) private equity (PE) market faced significant challenges in 2023 due to concerns about slowing economic growth, rising
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Crypto.com Plans ‘Thoughtful’ Hiring After Laying off 20% of Workforce Last Year
Crypto.com’s CEO Kris Marszalek outlined the digital-asset exchange’s plans to expand its workforce, in a recent Bloomberg interview. This comes
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Mckinsey: Generative AI to Transform Risk Management in The Next 5 Years
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), also known as gen AI, is expected to significantly impact risk management over the next five
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5 Key Drivers Behind Thailand’s Fintech Growth
Fintech Thailand is poised for significant growth and development in areas including digital banking, open finance, and startup support. Digital
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FinbotsAI Expands Footprint to Myanmar via KBZ Bank Partnership
FinbotsAI, a Singapore-based fintech company specialising in AI credit scoring, has partnered with KBZ Bank, one of Myanmar’s largest privately-owned
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Bridgewise Lands US$21M Funding Led by SIX Group
Bridgewise, an AI-based analysis platform for global securities, has raised US$21 million in a new funding round, bringing its total
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OCBC Reports Sixfold Increase in Eco-Care Car Loans Amid Rising EV Popularity
OCBC has reported a major increase in its Eco-Care Car Loans, with numbers surging over sixfold in 2023 compared to
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Nium’s Global Expansion Continues with New Zealand Registration
Nium, a real-time cross-border payments platform, has officially become a registered Financial Services Provider in New Zealand. This marks Nium’s
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Moomoo Singapore Reaches One Million Users in Three Years
Moomoo Singapore, an investment platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Futu Holdings, has surpassed one million users, just three years
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Meet the 40 Fastest Growing Fintechs in Asia Pacific According to the Financial Times
In the sixth annual compendium of 500 burgeoning companies across the Asia Pacific (APAC) by the Financial Times and Statista,
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Airwallex Report: Singaporean Shoppers Demand Payment Flexibility, Transparency
While concerns of volatile macroeconomic conditions persist into 2024, there are signs that point to continued growth in global cross-border
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Over Half of Surveyed Singapore Users Own Cryptocurrency
In recent years, the landscape of cryptocurrency and digital assets has experienced significant shifts, and Singapore, a nation known for
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More Than Half the Fintech Industry Seeing Growth from Strong Consumer Demand
The fintech industry, having navigated through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, has demonstrated not only resilience but also
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Project Savannah, a Blueprint to Simplify ESG Integration for Small Businesses
In an era where sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, the dialogue around environmental, social, and governance
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Are APAC Businesses Ready? Assessing Digital Preparedness in Finance
In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the finance function within businesses stands at the forefront of digital transformation
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Singapore Made Up 59% of ASEAN Fintech Deals in 2023 Amid Funding Winter
In the recent past, Singapore’s fintech sector has emerged as a beacon of innovation and growth within the ASEAN region.
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Top 10 Banking Trends in 2024 that Will Define the Sector
In 2024, the banking sector is witnessing a pivotal transformation driven by advanced technologies like AI and cloud computing, evolving
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BNPL Profitability Remains Elusive Despite Rising Adoption
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements, a type of short-term financing that allows customers to make purchases and pay for
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Crypto Hack Volumes Slashed by 50% in 2023, Says TRM Labs
There has been a significant drop in crypto hacks in 2023, with a more than 50% decrease compared to the
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Singapore Outpaces Australia, US, and UK in Generative AI Trust, FIS Study Shows
A recent study by global payments service provider FIS found that Generative AI in Singapore exhibits higher rates of trust
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Will Generative AI Fundamentally Reshape Banking?
A technology revolution is underway that stands to transform the banking industry fundamentally. Generative AI, which burst onto the scene
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Beyond Queries: How ChatGPT in Banking Unleashes Innovation
Financial services companies are increasingly taking advantage of ChatGPT and similar solutions. These technologies allow for the easy integration of
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