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

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 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

AUGUST 23, 2024

To allow industry stakeholders to connect and keep up with this fast-moving industry, event organizers are hosting a number of fintech conferences and gatherings across Asia-Pacific (APAC). These events are serving as platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and the showcase of innovative solutions.

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Fintech News

MAY 27, 2024

This predicament is particularly acute for fintech firms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where the fintech sector is rapidly expanding. The Evolving Fraud Landscape APAC has seen a significant uptick in corporate data breaches, profoundly impacting fintech companies. million in 2021. million in 2021.

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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

MAY 28, 2024

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. Digital banks in the APAC region should take note of this Nubank approach. According to a 2021 report by the Asian Development Bank, an estimated 1.1

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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

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

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

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 14, 2024

Money20/20 Asia will offer a platform for these regulators to showcase their strategies for fostering innovation and creating supportive frameworks for the fintech industry’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Bhukkanasut will discuss the challenges of balancing regulatory compliance with the need for innovation in fintech.

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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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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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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

JANUARY 3, 2024

Fintech funding in APAC recorded a significant decline in H1 2023, dropping from US$6.8 As the fintech sector continues to grow and evolve in APAC, organizers are hosting a number of large-scale events to showcase the region’s latest innovations and fastest-growing players. billion in H2 2022 to US$5.1 billion, the data show.

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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. Affluent consumers worldwide are 1.3

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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

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

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

MARCH 26, 2024

The initiative is designed to be a knowledge-sharing platform, encouraging dialogue among industry stakeholders on sustainable practices and innovations. Featured image: APAC partners at the launch of Programme Sirius The post 13 Fintech Giants Back Programme Sirius to Promote MSME Sustainability in APAC appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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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). Their influence goes beyond their own organisations, significantly impacting the fintech sector across the entire APAC region.

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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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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With more than 2,900 attendees comprising payments, banking, and e-commerce innovators from across Asia and beyond, the event buzzed with insights, trends, and predictions shaping the financial industry. 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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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

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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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This strategic partnership underlines Sumsub’s commitment to driving innovation, establishing essential industry connections and contributing to the dynamic fintech ecosystem in Singapore and the broader APAC region.

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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 Finance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Regulations have also played a crucial role in driving innovation and ensuring consumer protection. Non-cash transactions boom; APAC leading adoption Non-cash transaction volumes rose to 1,411 billion in 2023 and are on track to reach 1,650 billion in 2024. The time is now to put those foundations in place.”

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Club will be working with Ant International, through its digital technology solutions brand Alipay+ and merchant payment services brand Antom, to provide a seamless payment experience for fans at the Stadium and on e-commerce platforms, using payment methods widely used in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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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. The post Swedish Fintech Firm Vilja Expands into ASEAN, Chooses Malaysia as HQ appeared first on Fintech Singapore. Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E.

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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. Despite the strong presence of local fintech leaders, APAC countries are attracting fintech solutions from the Nordics.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This move comes as a response to the increasing demand for secure, efficient, and regulatory compliant digital payment solutions in India and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic deployment in Mumbai is expected to greatly improve transaction speeds and service latency for clients across India and the APAC region.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By leveraging our combined strengths, we’re setting a new standard for agile, resilient banking infrastructure that paves the way for greater financial inclusion and service innovation.”

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This collaboration aims to enhance the fan experience through seamless payment solutions at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and across e-commerce platforms, focusing on payment methods widely used in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. billion consumers served by Alipay+ and its partners through the sport and the club.”

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It will allow payment service providers and merchant acquirers in Japan to accelerate speed to market with new innovative payment services, modernize merchant and consumer payment experiences, and lower the total cost of ownership.

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