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MAY 28, 2024

As digital banks in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region aim to replicate this success, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the unconventional Nubank approach to banking. Digital banks in the APAC region should take note of this Nubank approach. According to a 2021 report by the Asian Development Bank, an estimated 1.1

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2023 marked a pivotal year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s approach to crypto regulation, influenced significantly by the preceding implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange and the collapse of of Terra, the algorithmic stablecoin created by Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon.

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APRIL 11, 2024

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the economic growth narrative is interwoven with technological innovation, propelling the B2B payments market into new realms of possibility. Amidst the APAC region’s rapid economic ascent and the explosion of digital commerce, cross-border payment practices have noticed an evolution.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Zhi Yong “Joining 9Basil Group unlocks opportunities to scale our tailored financing across APAC. The post 9Basil Acquires AlteriQ Global to Fuel APAC Private Credit Growth appeared first on Fintech Singapore. Our shared values and synergies position us well to drive sustainable value creation for our clients.”

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Gemini, an American crypto exchange founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has announced the appointment of Saad Ahmed as the new Head of Asia Pacific (APAC). The former APAC chief Jeremy Ng left the company back in December 2021. He will also be responsible for overseeing the profitability and growth within the region.

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JULY 22, 2024

Ingenico, a payment acceptance and services provider, has appointed Anushka Weeratunga as its Regional Managing Director for the APAC region and a member of its Executive Committee. The post Anushka Weeratunga Promoted to Lead Ingenico’s APAC Operations appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

To allow industry stakeholders to connect and keep up with this fast-moving industry, event organizers are hosting a number of fintech conferences and gatherings across Asia-Pacific (APAC). The following is a curated list of the top fintech events taking place in APAC in H2 2024.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

additiv, a Swiss-based fintech firm specialising in embedded finance solutions, has announced the appointment of Anurag Pandey as its new General Manager and Head for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Pandey is set to focus on expanding the company’s reach in the APAC market, utilising additiv’s finance-as-a-service model.

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MAY 28, 2024

Global payments company Nium has appointed Alyssa-Jane Tan as its Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions. and Audience Growth Manager at Google APAC, where she developed strategies for digital marketing and customer retention. Google, and ShopBack.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Hawk AI, a Germany-based provider of artificial intelligence technology for fraud detection and anti-money laundering efforts, has announced Robin Lee as the new General Manager for its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. The post German Regtech Hawk AI Appoints Robin Lee to Lead APAC Operations appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The move comes as part of Tribe’s strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, signalling its ongoing commitment to delivering world-class digital payment solutions across global markets. With our robust and scalable platform, we’re confident that Tribe will play a key role in shaping the future of payments across APAC.”

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APRIL 16, 2024

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) private equity (PE) market faced significant challenges in 2023 due to concerns about slowing economic growth, rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, Bain & Company’s latest report, the Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2024, says. Megaexits included Bain Capital’s US$2.7

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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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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Zühlke Group, a Swiss-based IT service management company, has announced the appointment of Eric Cheung as its new CEO for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In his new role, Cheung will oversee the company’s operations across APAC in collaboration with the APAC executive board.

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APRIL 23, 2024

The collaboration will focus on issuing virtual cards within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, aimed at facilitating payments for travel intermediaries such as hotels and airlines. APAC, in particular, is projected to reach a market size of US$480 billion due to rapid growth, according to a recent report by Thredd. trillion by 2027.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Cloud-native core banking platform 10x Banking has announced the appointment of Will Dale as Regional Vice President for the APAC region. He will be based in Singapore, where he will oversee the expansion of 10x Banking’s operations across APAC.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Webull, a digital investment platform, has reported a 100% year-over-year growth in assets under management in the APAC region as of 31 July 2024. and APAC markets. and APAC markets. and APAC markets. The company attributes its growth to its accessible trading tools and wide range of investment options across U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new report by CMSPI, an American payment consultancy, produced in collaboration with Amazon, explores payment trends and regulations in Asia-Pacific (APAC), focusing on the impact of rising card fees on merchants and the regulatory responses to these challenges. billion transactions in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 42.2%.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Nick Wilde, the Managing Director of APAC for Thought Machine , has announced his departure from the company to return to Australia after a notable 17-year career abroad. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Nick Wilde Steps Down as Thought Machine’s APAC Managing Director appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Sumsub, a global verification provider, is addressing the sharp increase in fraud networks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its enhanced Fraud Prevention Solution. The incidence of network fraud in APAC is notably higher than in other regions, with Asia reporting an average of 2.6%

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JULY 22, 2024

Ingenico , the global leader in payment acceptance and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anushka Weeratunga as its Regional Managing Director in APAC and a member of the Executive Committee, effective immediately.

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APRIL 12, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the financial landscape is evolving rapidly amid technological advancements, changing customer expectations and the rise of fintech. Here’s a curated list of the top fintech events taking place in APAC in Q2 2024.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Fintech funding in APAC recorded a significant decline in H1 2023, dropping from US$6.8 As the fintech sector continues to grow and evolve in APAC, organizers are hosting a number of large-scale events to showcase the region’s latest innovations and fastest-growing players. billion in H2 2022 to US$5.1 billion, the data show.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the finance function within businesses stands at the forefront of digital transformation in the Asia Pacific (APAC). Digital transformation in APAC This digital acceleration suggests a future where AI and automation streamline operations and unlock new avenues for innovation and growth.

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JUNE 5, 2024

This partnership is expected to support Thredd’s international expansion, enabling clients in Europe and APAC to operate card programmes on the Discover Global Network. The post Thredd Taps Discover Global Network to Accelerate APAC and Europe Expansion appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Yuno , the world’s leading payment orchestration platform, today announced the appointment of SheueChee Beh as its new Head of Partnerships for APAC. SheueChee is actively involved in community-based initiatives across the APAC region and is also a recipient of Money2020’s prestigious RiseUp leadership program.

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APRIL 14, 2024

Scarlett Sieber “We’re delighted that so many of the key regulators across the APAC region have chosen Money20/20 as the place to showcase how they’re fostering innovation and creating frameworks for growth in the region and across the world. Register at this link.

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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). Their influence goes beyond their own organisations, significantly impacting the fintech sector across the entire APAC region.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With 355 million gamers contributing to an expected US$14 billion market in 2024, LatAm is emerging as a major growth region for global gaming companies, presenting considerable opportunities for Asia-Pacific (APAC) firms, according to Eduardo de Abreu, Vice President of Product at EBANX, a leader in localized payment solutions.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Airwallex, a global payments platform, has reported significant growth across the APAC region, with an 83% year-on-year revenue increase and a 49% rise in transaction volume in the third quarter. Globally, the company achieved a 73% rise in revenue and a 60% increase in transaction volume over the same period.

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APRIL 29, 2024

The Huawei Digital and Intelligent APAC Congress , co-hosted by Huawei and the ASEAN Foundation, recently concluded in Bangkok, drawing over 2,000 participants from 15 Asia Pacific nations. The post APAC Leaders Convene at Huawei Congress to Discuss Digital Growth appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Ex-Partior Exec Atul Bhuchar Joins SMBC to Lead APAC Transaction Banking appeared first on Fintech Singapore. Shinichiro Yamazaki Yamazaki acknowledged Bhuchar’s extensive experience, noting it would be an asset as the bank tackles the challenges of the international market.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Featured image: APAC partners at the launch of Programme Sirius The post 13 Fintech Giants Back Programme Sirius to Promote MSME Sustainability in APAC appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Mastercard Replaces OTPs with Biometrics for Secure Online Checkouts in APAC appeared first on Fintech Singapore. With biometric authentication with payment passkeys, shoppers are spared the hassle of cumbersome checkouts while merchants enjoy both speed and security.”

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MARCH 24, 2024

The post Tech Mahindra, IBM Open Singapore Lounge to Boost Digital Adoption in APAC appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

The post Beyond Onboarding: Maximising Customer Value through Risk Decisioning in APAC appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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MAY 22, 2024

Data analytics company LexisNexis estimates that the cost of financial crime compliance in APAC will approach the US$45 billion mark in 2023, showcasing the substantial investment required to meet stringent compliance requirements. Today, we delve into these firms’ offerings, recent strides and contributions to the field.

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