The Fintech Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

To kick off 2024, The Fintech Times is exploring how the world of AI may continue to impact the fintech industry and beyond throughout the coming year. By harnessing natural language processing and machine learning, fintechs can offer instant and accurate responses, contributing to a seamless and user-friendly experience.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Fintech startups in Southeast Asia secured a total of US$899 million in funding in H1 2024, a 25% year-on-year (YoY) decrease from US$1.2 Today, we examine the most active fintech investors in Southeast Asia over the past two years, highlighting their focus areas, investment strategies, and the notable startups in their portfolios.

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Indonesia’s fintech landscape is booming. Customer penetration for payments, lending, and wealth in Indonesia, Source: Indonesia’s Fintech Industry is Ready to Rise, AC Ventures/BCG Group, March 2023 Growth in the Indonesian fintech market is projected to carry on moving forward. year-over-year, reaching 10.3

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Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2024

In Q1 2024, venture capital (VC) funding for fintech companies in India declined substantially, falling by a staggering 57.6% During the quarter, Indian fintech companies secured only US$550.8 In 2023, Indian fintech companies secured about US$2 billion in VC funding through 143 rounds, down from US$5.4 billion in 2021.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 5, 2024

The fintech landscape has changed dramatically during the last five years, primarily due to the developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). In the space of the last five years, the value of the AI used within Fintech has ballooned by a breathtaking £12.57 billion , and its impact has been transformational.

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Finextra

JULY 30, 2024

a financial wellness fintech company, announced today its newest product, AI Advisor, the industry’s first and only always-on AI-powered financial guru that helps to automate end-to-end consumer financial wellness. EarnUp Inc.,

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Fintech News

APRIL 16, 2024

iCapital, a global fintech firm, has introduced its iCapital Marketplace in Hong Kong and Singapore. This platform is designed to streamline access to a diverse range of alternative investments for wealth managers and advisors. The post iCapital Marketplace Debuts in Singapore and Hong Kong appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Finovate

AUGUST 19, 2024

Wealth management solutions and technology company SigFig has added a number of new capabilities to its financial advisor collaboration platform, Engage. The new capabilities include a range of AI-powered tools and solutions to enhance client engagement and boost efficiency for advisors and their teams.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

a financial wellness fintech, has released its new AI Advisor to give customers around-the-clock help. From expert advice to its execution, AI Advisor provides firms with a new customer engagement tool, automating consumer financial wellness. AI Advisor provides users with hyper-personalised insights and guidance.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2024

In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Fintech News Network is unveiling its selection of ten of the most influential female fintech leaders in Asia Pacific (APAC). These trailblazers are elevating the industry, demonstrating resilience and leadership in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

Fintech startups in Thailand are poised for success with real-time transactions are being adopted at a faster than anywhere else in Southeast Asia, cashless payments have reached ubiquity and digital lending is emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional lenders for rural populations, a 2023 report by Wing Vasiksiri and Ravenry reveals.

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Finextra

JUNE 10, 2024

Karma Wallet, a fintech company and ecosystem enabling sustainable consumer spending, today announced the appointment of Douglas Sabo, former Visa Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), as a Strategic Advisor to the company.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024 is returning for its 9th edition from 6 to 8 November, with the Insights Forum taking place beforehand on 4 and 5 November. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 1, 2024

Pomelo Group is proud to announce the endorsement of leading Fintech experts from Mastercard and the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as it launches its new Advisory Board. ” The post Mastercard and Wilson Sonsini Fintech Experts to Join Pomelo Group Advisory Board appeared first on Fintech Finance.

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Fintech News

APRIL 16, 2024

Bridgewise offers a range of products tailored to the needs of financial institutions, featuring AI-generated reports and analyses of various financial instruments, and a personalised robo-advisor among other services. ” The post Bridgewise Lands US$21M Funding Led by SIX Group appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

The fintech landscape in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has been evolving at a remarkable pace, with start-ups and established companies redefining how financial services are delivered and consumed. Today, we will explore five top fintech trends in the APAC region for 2024, supported by statistics and insightful information.

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The Paypers

AUGUST 19, 2024

US-based fintech FusionIQ has partnered with wealthtech provider interVal to expand technology solutions for financial advisors.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Fintech funding in APAC recorded a significant decline in H1 2023, dropping from US$6.8 At the same time, industry stakeholders showed interest in AI, with both investors and corporates looking for ways to leverage AI-generated content within fintech use cases, especially in marketing and customer engagement functions.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Fintech Week London returns for a 4th year running, celebrating London’s innovative fintech scene. The future of fintech Looking to the future has been a key theme of the agenda, with the opening keynotes being focused on what’s coming next for the booming industry.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 3, 2024

The American Fintech Council (AFC), the industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, is joining forces with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE), which has selected the first cohort of companies in its new fintech accelerator programme.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

11 fintech startups from Singapore have been recognized in the inaugural NextGen Tech 30, a prestigious award celebrating Southeast Asia’s most promising high-growth technology companies. This year’s cohort was presented on September 24, at Singapore’s SGX Center by guest of honor, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has left his role as an advisor to Lanistar, with the controversial fintech also losing CEO Jeremy Baber and facing a winding up petition over unpaid debts.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) has announced the finalists for its 2024 Fintech Excellence Awards, organised in partnership with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore. Four finalists were shortlisted in each category. Ripple, NETS, Syfe, and YouTrip returned as sponsors this year.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Apex Fintech Solutions Inc.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 16, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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Fintech News

MARCH 14, 2024

It’s pertinent to highlight that, at the close of 2023, UBS Global Wealth Management reported a substantial increase in its advisory team, boasting 1,101 advisors, a noteworthy rise from the 847 recorded at the end of 2022, prior to the Credit Suisse acquisition.

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Fintech News

MAY 16, 2024

The fund will target startups in sectors such as alternative energy, green technology, B2B artificial intelligence (AI), energy-related deep tech, fintech, health tech, and edtech. Featured image credit: Forbes The post Singapore’s Golden Gate Ventures Closes US$100 Million MENA Fund appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has left his role as an advisor to Lanistar, with the controversial fintech also losing CEO Jeremy Baber and facing a winding up petition over unpaid debts.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Iwan, who spearheaded the company from its inception in 2015 until June 2023, transitioned out of his role following a meticulously planned year, continuing as a board member and advisor until October last year. Currently, he is involved in several research projects, product prototyping, and policymaking in this field.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

Singapore-based fintech startup Bambu had shuttered its operations as of 31 December last year, following the decision made jointly by its management and investors, according to Tech in Asia. The company launched its flagship product, Bambu Go, in November last year—a customisable robo-advisor aimed at mass retail investors.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Traditional banks are finding themselves in a race to maintain relevance against the burgeoning presence of fintech startups, according to a recent market intelligence report by Hearts & Wallets , a data and benchmarking firm.

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Finovate

JUNE 17, 2024

Don’t be surprised if this week yields a lower than usual fintech news flow as the temperatures rise and the days stretch long. Digital banking nCino unveils its new AI banking tool, Banking Advisor. Photo by Jonathan Petersson The post Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News appeared first on Finovate.

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Fintech News

MARCH 20, 2024

This alliance aims to provide investors and advisors with robust wealth management solutions. The Allianz Global Income fund’s initial public offering began on 15 March 2024, and is accessible to GROW’s advisors and clients through its platform.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Arta Finance, a fintech firm serving as an investment advisor, announced it has secured funding from EDBI , the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board. The investment will support the expansion of Arta Finance ‘s digital wealth platform in Singapore and internationally.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 11, 2024

These include digital asset exchanges, brokers, dealers, fund managers, advisors, and custodial wallet providers. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Thailand SEC Launches Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 17, 2024

Shift4 retained Perella Weinberg as financial advisor and Gleiss-Lutz as legal advisor on the acquisition of Vectron, and Chiesa, Shahinian, and Giantomasi as legal advisor on the acquisition of Revel.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 15, 2024

The Dubai FinTech Summit has hailed its second edition, which concluded last week, as a success, having attracted over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries. Essa Kazim , governor of DIFC , commented: “The Dubai FinTech Summit is not just a gathering, it is a platform for transformative discussions and collective action.

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