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13 Fintech Giants Back Programme Sirius to Promote MSME Sustainability in APAC

Fintech News

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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APAC Faced the Most Regulatory Fines in H1’24 Reveals Fenergo in Latest Report

The Fintech Times

This includes know your customer (KYC), sanctions, suspicious activity reports (SARs), and transaction monitoring violations. Meanwhile, penalties specifically for transaction monitoring and SAR breaches, increased to a staggering $30.5million over the last six months, up from $6million.

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Mastercards Uncovers Secrets to Money Management of Affluent Customers in APAC

The Fintech Times

The new study surveyed 29,536 consumers in 23 markets globally, including Australia , Hong Kong SAR and India. In APAC, affluent consumers use even more payment methods, with an average of 7.5 While the affluent segment is more open to experimentation with fintech, once a new payment method is added to their wallet, time is money.

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Money20/20 ASIA Brings Together Over 200 Influential Speakers in Fintech

The Fintech Times

Speakers from 15 APAC countries will explore the future of finance, celebrating innovation in Southeast Asia across four stages. While fintech unicorns GCash, Bolttech, Fireblocks, and regulatory experts from Bank of Thailand and HKMA of Hong Kong SAR will add to the lively conversations. “Asia, home to 4.7

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Fintech in China: Leading the Charge for Economic Progress in 2024

The Fintech Times

In 2024, China’s fintech landscape is playing an increasingly central role in its economic development, as the country continues to solidify its position as the world’s second-largest economy. The government has also been proactive in supporting fintech growth. China’s fintech ecosystem spans a variety of subsectors.

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8 Most Influential CMOs in Asia Pacific’s Financial Services Sector

Fintech News

Eight CMOs have been named among the most influential and purposeful marketers in Asia-Pacific (APAC), recognized by Campaign Asia-Pacific and DoubleVerify for their ability to adapt to new technologies, address critical issues such as climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and focus on sustainability.

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Money20/20 Asia Unveils Stellar Lineup: 120+ Speakers and Industry Experts Confirmed

Fintech News

Money20/20, the premier global fintech event, announces that over 120 speakers are confirmed and will be taking the stage at Money20/20 Asia , held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok on 23-25th April. ” said Ian Fong, Money20/20’s Asia Content Director. is also one of our keynote speakers.

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