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Finzly Launches Account Galaxy Embedded Banking Solution

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Banking-as-a-Service provider Finzly launched Account Galaxy, a new embedded banking solution. Account Galaxy allows non-banks and fintechs to launch virtual accounts with real-time transaction monitoring. These capabilities offer non-banks and fintechs virtual accounts where transactions can be monitored in real-time.

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Who Are The Top Funded Fintechs in Southeast Asia Beyond Singapore?

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Netbank – US$344 million (Series A, Philippines) Filipino banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider Netbank secured the largest funding round in Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) last year, raising in May 2023 a US$344 million Series A funding round, data from KPMG and Pitchbook show. Soft Space – US$31.5

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Who Were The Top Funding Fintech Rounds in 2023 in Southeast Asia Beyond Singapore?

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Netbank – US$344 million (Series A, Philippines) Filipino banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider Netbank secured the largest funding round in Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) last year, raising in May 2023 a US$344 million Series A funding round, data from KPMG and Pitchbook show. Soft Space – US$31.5

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Finovate Global Mexico: Banorte’s Digital Bank, Amazon’s BNPL Partnership with Kueski Pay

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First up is news that Grupo Financiero Banorte has launched Mexico’s first fully digital bank, bineo. The new digital bank also offers financing products for bineo account holders. The bank also pledges competitive rates and instant access to funds once loans are approved. The company noted that it hopes to add 2.8

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The Best Banks in Asia 2024, Ranked by Forbes

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Confronted by shifting factors such as tech advancements, generative AI, high interest rates, increased institutional oversight, and evolving customer expectations — the best banks must adapt their business and operating models in 2024, including in Asia. CHINA #1 China Merchants Bank China Merchants Bank Co.,

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AltFin’s Bumpy Ride Into An Uncertain 2019

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That means that on the brink of 2019, it remains uncertain whether the next year will look more like the best of times or the worst of times when it comes to providing consumers and small businesses (SMBs) with access to financial services — both in and outside the traditional bank-backed channels. percent since 2012. trillion, up 18.5

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Seeking Banking Balance Between Physical And Digital

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With more consumers moving to mobile transactions over visits to branches, some banks are considering closing brick-and-mortar locations to reduce operational costs. The price of real estate is prompting even the largest players in the banking world to scale back their branch operations. Can banks have it both ways?