Fintech News

APRIL 23, 2024

Nium, a major player in real-time cross-border payments, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Thredd , a global payments processor. 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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Fintech Finance

MAY 30, 2024

Swift has today announced two AI-based experiments in collaboration with its member banks, to explore how the technology could assist in combatting cross-border payments fraud and save the industry billions in fraud-related costs.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 29, 2024

Currencycloud , experts simplifying business in a multi-currency world, and Pyvio (Hong Kong), the fintech building ‘Glocal’ financial services infrastructure, have announced a partnership offering efficient and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions for Chinese e-commerce businesses operating in emerging markets.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Together, Nium and Ebury will enable businesses to send or receive fast, reliable, and affordable cross-border payments to and from Brazil. Building on its global customer base and breadth of coverage across APAC, the U.S. Executive Director at Ebury Bank in Brazil.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 25, 2024

China’s B2B cross-border trade payment platform, XTransfer , is strategically partnering with EBANX , the payment platform connecting global companies with customers in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, to streamline B2B trade payments in Latin America (LatAm).

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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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Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

XTransfer , China’s top B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and EBANX , the leading payment platform connecting global companies with customers in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining B2B trade payments in Latin America.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech Finance

APRIL 23, 2024

Nium , the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced it will sign a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Artajasa , one of Indonesia’s leading payment infrastructure companies.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 28, 2024

Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, announced today that HappyEasyGo , a leading online travel agency, has selected it for virtual card payments. Virtual cards, issued by Nium, will be the digital standard for payments to HappyEasyGo’s travel suppliers.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2024

TerraPay , a global money movement company, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License under the Payment Services Act 2019 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) —a significant milestone solidifying TerraPay’s position as a cross-border payments powerhouse.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2024

a payment solution provider in Thailand, has announced a new partnership with Wise Platform, which provides infrastructure for banks and financial services. The post Thailand’s T2P Taps Wise Platform to Offer Global Money Transfers for DeepPocket Users appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

SFF is the annual global gathering of policymakers, regulators, central bankers, fintechs, technologists, investors and the finance industry to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations. Global digital wallet payments are expected to reach US$19.6

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 17, 2024

The Payments division of StoneX ( StoneX Payments ) will supply NatWest with third-party delivery and international FX payment systems, allowing the bank’s corporate clients to transfer money to more nations with ease.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 4, 2024

Unlimit , the global fintech company, announced today a global partnership with VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the composable and complete commerce platform for premier brands and retailers to further succeed with integrated global and agile payment service solutions. Merchants in the UK, U.S.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nium , the leader in real-time cross-border payments, announced today that it is the first non-Japanese company to have secured a Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider (FTSP) license from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA). “We are very excited about Nium’s attainment of the Japan Type 1 license.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Singapore-based fintech firm Lightnet has entered a global partnership with B2B global payments infrastructure-as-a-service provider TransferMate with the aim to enhance cross-border remittance and payment solutions. We aim to enhance our customer experience and remove transaction barriers.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of the Asian payments industry, a palpable shift is underway – one characterised by the rapid adoption of digital payment solutions. As we navigate the complexities of 2024, it becomes increasingly evident that traditional payment methods are gradually giving way to more digital alternatives.

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Fintech News

APRIL 28, 2024

Kasikornbank, JP Morgan team up to improve cross-border payments Thailand’s Kasikornbank, in partnership with JP Morgan, introduced Project Carina, a new initiative aimed at accelerating cross-border payments, increasing transparency and cutting costs by leveraging blockchain technology.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Thunes hires former Worldpay exec as new CFO Singapore cross-border payments company Thunes has hired Sigrid Hulsebosch as its new CFO. Wise’s office space in Paya Lebar Quarter has been expanded to 23,000 square feet, making it its Asia Pacific (APAC) hub, where 450 employees work—more than double the number in 2022.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Ebury , the fintech specialising in transactions for SMEs, has expanded its partnership with Nium , the real-time global payments company, to deliver a new global remittance service in Brazil. Currently, Nium’s payment network supports payouts in over 100 currencies to more than 190 countries, 100 of them in real-time.

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Fintech News

MAY 2, 2024

With a strong presence in eight Asia Pacific markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia, Wise is becoming known across the global cross-border payment landscape by offering transparent, fast, and cost-effective solutions. billion in fees in 2022 alone.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In a recent webinar hosted by the Fintech News Network, experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Wise, Airwallex, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions explored the latest trends and developments in cross-border payments, emphasizing the pioneering role of Southeast Asia in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

The session will shed light on the regulator’s drive towards innovation, transparency, and collaboration, highlighting initiatives like mBridge for cross-border CBDC payments and the successful real-time payments between PromptPay in Thailand and PayNow in Singapore. 7 CBDCs – The New Frontier of Money?

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2024

Joel Tay, CEO of Soft Space, commented: “The launch of the JCB payment gateway complements the fact that Malaysia is the most visited country in Southeast Asia in 2023. Mansor Abd Rahman, CEO of senangPay, described the integration as a “significant milestone” for its merchants.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 2, 2024

trillion by 2027 with the APAC region in the lead as the fastest-growing market expected to reach $480 billion in the same year. The opportunity is ripe for payments players who can solve for common payments challenges. Globally, B2B travel transaction vqolumes are projected to reach $1.7 through 2028.

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Fintech News

MAY 7, 2024

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual selection of the world’s top cross-border payment companies, recognizing the leading publicly traded companies, startups and private companies operating in the space worldwide.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ellis previously served as CFO at Flywire , a global payment solutions provider, as well as CFO and advisor to BillGO , a bill pay platform and network. Montonio, the European payment and ecommerce solutions provider, appoints Johan Nord as its new CEO.

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Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

The session will shed light on the regulator’s drive towards innovation, transparency, and collaboration, highlighting initiatives like mBridge for cross-border CBDC payments and the successful real-time payments between PromptPay in Thailand and PayNow in Singapore. 7 CBDCs – The New Frontier of Money?

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, announces its wholly owned subsidiary, GCS APAC, has been granted Major Payment Institution license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In India, Worldline has 1.5 million+ merchant touchpoints across 5000+ towns and cities.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2024

Another session that caught our eye on the Vision stage included ‘Connecting for Change: MUFG’s Strategy for Fintech Integration’, a presentation and discussion with Masakazu Osawa , managing executive officer and chief executive, APAC at MUFG Bank, which outlined how MUFG identifies and collaborates with promising startups.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 26, 2024

Weel , Australia’s leading spend management platform, and Nium , the leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced a new strategic partnership to help finance teams better manage their corporate spend.

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Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

Licensed as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), OPAL offers domestic and cross-border payments, payment accounts, and e-money services.

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Finovate

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

“Open banking offers flexibility, and we’re happy to assist Multitude in supporting its clients with a safe and faster payment solution powered by open banking,” Salt Edge VP of Sales Erica Virlan said. Payment solutions provider PayerMax partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

Octet and WEX will be looking to further facilitate seamless, efficient and secure supply chain payments,” Clive Isenberg, CEO of Octet said in a press release. At WEX, we’re continuously developing improved accounts payable solutions that create better products and services for customers.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 18, 2024

The assets raised will fund Kiln’s global expansion, including the growth of its APAC division, and will also facilitate further product development by expanding its platform to encompass various reward mechanisms within DeFi. He will lead the growth of the firm’s practice in the UK and EMEA.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 30, 2024

BRLA Digital , operating in the cross-border payments and crypto infrastructure market, received an additional investment from 99 Capital for its pre-seed round. The investment comes at a strategic time as BRLA Digital seeks to strengthen its position in the cross-border payments and crypto infrastructure market.

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