Financial Technology

Boost-RHB digital bank clinch official approval to commence operations

Boost Bank aims to pave the way for a new era of embedded finance

Boost-RHB digital bank clinch official approval to commence operations

Boost Bank aims to pave the way for a new era of embedded finance

Vietnam fintech funding plummets 84% in 2023

For the second year in a row there were no late-stage funding rounds.

SEA fintech investments drop 65% to $2b in 2023

Singapore made up over half of the investments, with its fintechs clinching $1.1b in total.

BSP onboards first non-bank e-money issuer in real-time settlement system

OmniPay no longer needs an existing RTGS participant to sponsor their settlement.

Indonesian fintech investments halved in 2023: study

Seed-stage and early-stage funding plummeted during the year.

GCash eyes “biggest IPO” title, overseas expansion in 2024

The Philippines’ biggest payments and mobile wallet floats the possibility of going public soon.

How banks can ensure customer safety in Gen AI adoption

Gen AI is expected to add up to US$340b in new value to banks. But obtaining a slice of this will not be an easy process.

Laos, Vietnam ink MOU for cross-border QR code payment linkage

The MOU will facilitate the use of local currencies in retail payments in the two countries.

Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access

The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong...

Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024

Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.

Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo

Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to...

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 draws record 66,000 participants

Participants came from over 150 countries and regions, from just 115 in 2022.

Swiss Fintech Rides High with Fresh Strengths – Time for Onshore Collaboration?

In economic & business cycles, asset prices gyrate from time-to-time. Many fresh opportunities also emerge from these cycles.  

Digital loan platform Lendela secures $5m in funding round

Chocolate Ventures and Cocoon Capital led the round.

Singapore fintechs expand footprint in Australia through Project Lorikeet

The initiative aims to boost fintech trade and investment between Singapore and Australia.

The Growing Trend of Fintech Solutions in Asia's SME Sector

Survey Reveals Asian SMEs' Growing Interest in Fintech for Alternative Financing

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