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

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. said David Runacres.

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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 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

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

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

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. said Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Products & Innovation, Asia Pacific, Mastercard.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) has announced the finalists for its 2024 Fintech Excellence Awards, organised in partnership with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore. Napier AI designs and engineers technological innovation to make a measurable difference in driving down financial crime.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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 Finance

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Today’s launch at the Singapore FinTech Festival marks the latest milestone in Mastercard’s mission to reinvent checkout. The post Mastercard Goes OTP-Free in APAC for Faster, Safer Online Transactions appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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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

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 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. Together, the fintech duo have issued 86 million virtual cards globally since 2018.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

However, following the Covid pandemic, and various governmental initiatives, many countries focused on diversifying their economies and bolstering growth and innovation across various sectors. Recognising the chance to innovate, many of these countries have already taken steps to make changes.

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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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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Tribe already serves several clients in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, and this physical expansion follows a period of significant growth across Europe and Asia. It says its new office in Singapore will serve as a hub to support banks, fintechs, and financial institutions across the region who want to tap into the company’s payment platform.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The ninth edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) wrapped up on 8th November, concluding a dynamic week-long of celebration of fintech that brought together tens of thousands of participants from around the world. The year’s conference featured an impressive lineup of over 900 speakers across more than 400 sessions.

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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 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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