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 News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Global verification provider Sumsub has introduced Local Data Processing (LDP) capabilities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Vyacheslav Zholudev “With the dynamic growth of digital businesses throughout APAC, we believe it is crucial to support regional companies throughout their compliance processes.

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Fintech News

APRIL 12, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the financial landscape is evolving rapidly amid technological advancements, changing customer expectations and the rise of fintech. This vibrant ecosystem is demanding finance and fintech professionals to stay updated with the latest trends and innovations.

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Fintech News

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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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Identity fraud across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) continues to rise, driven by increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics and the more widespread use of Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS), according to the latest report from full-cycle verification platform, Sumsub.

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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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Fintech News

JULY 24, 2024

Broadridge Financial Solutions has named David Runacres as President of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. Mike Sleightholme “David brings over three decades of experience in the APAC region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams. said David Runacres.

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Fintech News

APRIL 14, 2024

This addition of Bangkok marks it as the third city to host the event, following Amsterdam and Las Vegas, which annually attracts over 20,000 professionals from the fintech and financial services sectors. Bhukkanasut will discuss the challenges of balancing regulatory compliance with the need for innovation in fintech.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech Finance

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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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Launched at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 , this initiative builds on Mastercard’s successful rollout of biometric authentication in India earlier this year. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Mastercard Replaces OTPs with Biometrics for Secure Online Checkouts in APAC appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the dynamic financial landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, private banks, asset managers, fund managers, and other capital market participants are increasingly recognising the pivotal role of Swift connectivity. As the industry evolves, adopting robust standards like ISO 20022 becomes crucial for driving these benefits.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

MARCH 26, 2024

With the backing of 13 fintech industry leaders from 11 economies, the programme aims to bolster MSMEs’ efforts in aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by enhancing their sustainability practices through digital platforms.

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Fintech Finance

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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Fintech News

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. Tan brings extensive experience in fintech and digital marketing, having previously held senior roles at Razer Inc., Google, and ShopBack.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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 News

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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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

In just over a decade, Nubank has amassed upwards of 100 million customers across the region, becoming the largest fintech company in Latin America. 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.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Squirro, a Switzerland based global leader in AI-driven insights and analytics, announced that its CEO Dorian Selz has been awarded the prestigious Fintech Mentor Award at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF). I am humbled and honored to have received the Fintech Excellence award.”

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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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. said Tribh Grewal, Head of Altpay, Fintech, and Commercial Solutions at Discover.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

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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Finextra

JULY 25, 2024

Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. NYSE: BR) today announced the appointment of David Runacres as President of Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective immediately.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

JCB International , Japan’s international payment brand, is expanding its global partnership with Nuvei Corporation , the Canadian fintech company, to include the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Nuvei also explained that the development is particularly significant for its customers in the APAC region.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tenity, an innovation ecosystem specialising in early-stage fintech startups, is inviting applications for the ninth batch of its accelerator programme in Singapore. Running from March to June 2025, the Tenity ‘s accelerator programme provides startups with access to Singapore’s fintech ecosystem and the wider APAC market.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is home to one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech ecosystems in the world, featuring prominent players such as China’s Ant Group, India’s Paytm, and Australia’s Airwallex. This vibrant ecosystem includes over 40 fintech unicorns, highlighting the region’s significant role in the global fintech landscape.

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Fintech News

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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