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 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

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

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

AUGUST 22, 2024

In his new role, Rajic will serve as a key advisor to Chargebacks911 and its CEO, Monica Eaton, assisting the company with its aggressive expansion initiatives across APAC, where there is a real need for dispute management and the business is a real force.

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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

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

APRIL 23, 2024

Trulioo, an identity verification platform, announced that it has achieved a 90% business verification rate across the APAC region a year after it had set up its Singapore office. The Singapore office, under the leadership of APAC Operations Director Ivan Yang, serves as a hub for Trulioo’s global growth and innovation.

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

AUGUST 26, 2024

Morgan, and Standard Chartered, focuses on financial innovation. 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. Partior, a blockchain venture backed by Temasek, DBS, J.P.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Niklas Wiberg expressed support for Vilja’s initiative and highlighting the importance of promoting innovation that drives economic growth and financial inclusion. Additionally, Vilja took the lead in a new initiative announced by MDEC and the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM). This article first appeared on fintechnews.my

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Fintech News

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. This includes the Huawei Network Summit, Innovative Data Infrastructure Forum , Global Optical Summit, and Huawei Cloud Stack Summit.

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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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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sumsub , a global full-cycle verification platform, has officially become a member of the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA). The SFA, a non-profit initiative encompassing various sectors within the broader fintech industry, serves as a catalyst for collaboration among ecosystem participants.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 23, 2024

Marking the one-year anniversary of its Singapore office, Trulioo , the identity platform for person and business verification, has revealed that it achieved a 90 per cent business verification rate across the APAC region, including in markets with minimal data availability and multiple languages.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In APAC, affluent consumers use even more payment methods, with an average of 7.5 Taking a risk To improve their financial situation, affluent individuals globally are quick to adopt new payment methods as they discover innovative ways to build wealth. per person.

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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

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the burgeoning world of fintech, talent acquisition and strategic hires play a critical role in setting the stage for future growth and stability. Wise ramps up Singapore presence Global fintech firm Wise has expanded its Singapore office and announced key leadership hires, the company said in March.

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2024

The Synergy Lounge introduces an integrated approach, the Hex-I concept, which includes six stages from ignition to implementation, to drive innovation. Enterprises globally are invited to the lounge to collaborate on joint solutions, test prototypes, and validate proofs of value, aiming to stimulate innovation across a range of sectors.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform, announced that it has officially become a member of the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA). Penny Chai “Joining the Singapore Fintech Association marks an exciting milestone for us. The firm had set up its regional headquarters in Singapore in July this year. and payments.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Banks in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are diversifying their offerings and embracing innovative digital strategies including super-app platforms, financial marketplaces and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) models. Indian bank and financial services company ICICI Bank is highlighted as one of the top BaaS providers in APAC. trillion by then.

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Fintech News

APRIL 8, 2024

Money20/20, a prominent fintech show, will be holding its first Thai edition in Bangkok this year, coming to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from April 23 to 25, 2024 for a multiple event centered around the future of finance. These themes will be celebrated through four stages featuring speakers from 15 APAC countries.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Seamless Asia , one of Asia’s flagship fintech events, took place at the Suntec Singapore this week, serving as a pivotal platform for charting the future trajectory of payments, banking, and e-commerce in the region. What are the primary transaction data management challenges that financial institutions in APAC are currently facing?

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Fintech News

APRIL 21, 2024

The event, scheduled for 23-25 April in Bangkok, Thailand, will highlight innovative applications of Gen AI designed to improve efficiency and customer service in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors. said Dipen Mehta, Head of BFSI, APAC. Visit SoftServe at Booth #1009 during Money20/20 Asia.

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Finextra

JULY 10, 2024

Join FinextraTV at the Temenos Community Forum 2024 as Ramki Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, APAC, Temenos and Trinh Vinh Hien, CTO & CDO, PVcomBank provide an overview of how the APAC region is leading when it comes to efficient digital experiences and the innovations that have come to the fore since 2022.

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Fintech News

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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Fintech News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The first half of 2024 showed notable resilience in Singapore’s fintech market, with deal activity increasing by 19 percent. According to KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech for H1’24 , the market saw 117 deals across venture capital, private equity, and mergers & acquisitions, compared to 98 deals in the latter half of 2023.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 1, 2024

APAC and beyond In addition to the Asian partnerships, STICPAY has also launched new partnerships with local payment providers in Australia ( PayID ) and Colombia ( Nequi ) as it looks to expand its partnerships with local payment providers around the world. The partnerships will also make transitions far more cost-effective.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Despite high-interest rates, plunging fintech valuations, and a slowdown in external deal activity, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) fintech sector is proving resilient and continuing to thrive as evidenced by the ESG fintech investment reaching an all-time high just recently. billion in ESG fintech in 2023.

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