Fintech News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In a recent interview, Rohit Narang, Vice President for the Asia-Pacific region at Visa Cross-Border Solutions, powered by Currencycloud, shared insights into the acquisition of Currencycloud by Visa, shedding light on the evolution of their collaboration and the impact it has had on global money movement.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 28, 2024

1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with TerraPay , a leading global money movement company. This partnership will be instrumental in boosting cross-border trade while significantly broadening the spectrum of payment methods available to SMEs.

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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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Finovate

AUGUST 12, 2024

LianLian Global has tapped Thredd to help it launch a virtual card program in the APAC market. Digital payment solutions company Thredd announced a partnership with global payments company LianLian Global to help the Singapore-based company launch its virtual card program in the APAC market.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 9, 2024

This new license enables Nuvei to operate three types of payments services in Singapore, including domestic money transfer, cross-border money transfer, and merchant acquisition services. Through this strategic partnership with Mastercard, Nuvei can now enable businesses to process rapid cross-border payouts to over 1.5

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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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Finovate

OCTOBER 18, 2024

“At Ebury, we embrace the complexity and risk of daily cross-border payments that enable business growth, in a way that traditional banks do not, or cannot,” Ebury Managing Director for APAC, Rick Roache said. Romania’s national mobile payment system, RoPay, went live this week.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The agreement allows FOMO Pay to streamline USD payments by leveraging BNY’s direct clearing capabilities, global reach, and expertise to improve the speed and efficiency of cross-border transactions. The collaboration integrates BNY’s payment infrastructure with FOMO Pay’s offerings.

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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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Fintech Finance

APRIL 24, 2024

Nium , the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Thredd , a leading global payments processor, to issue virtual cards in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The expansion comes as global B2B travel transaction volumes are projected to reach $1.7

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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 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 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 News

APRIL 10, 2024

Canadian payments firm Nuvei Corporation has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Nuvei’s payments platform enables businesses to streamline operating expenses for businesses, enhance payment conversion rates, reduce risks, and improve overall customer payment experiences.

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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 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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To address this, stakeholders including NETS Group and Liquid Group are working on interoperable QR payment solutions that are designed to simplify processes for merchants, Chia said. On the international front, cross-border payments have presented a different set of challenges.

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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 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 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

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

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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The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2024

More appointments 10x Banking, the cloud-native SaaS core banking platform, appoints Will Dale as its regional vice president in APAC. Nium, the real-time cross-border payments company, is teaming up with Artajasa, an Indonesian payment infrastructure companies.

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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

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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