Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund have forged a new partnership to tackle the pressing financing challenges faced by MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific. This collaboration, facilitated by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, will initially focus on seven countries in the region – Georgia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

Visa 110

Visa Finance Financial Inclusion Underserved 110

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The financial wellness app developed by Spanish fintech company ID Finance , Plazo has completed its next step in providing value to its users by rewarding them for using the Plazo Mastercard. This has been made possible following a partnership with loyalty platform, Woowbe. Plazo customers can enjoy cashback, products and additional benefits across nearly 200 retailers.

Debit Card 64

Debit Card Agreements Visa Issuers 64

Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Singapore authorities have reported a sharp rise in government official impersonation scams, with the number of cases and losses nearly doubling compared to the previous year. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed that over 1,100 cases were reported between January and October 2024, leading to losses of at least S$120 million.

Scams 89

Scams Authorization Money Laundering Blocks 89

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In a move to make cross-border transfers more accessible and seamless for customers, HSBC Singapore has been working alongside money movement solutions provider, Dandelion. Following its collaboration with Dandelion, HSBC now offers fee-free transfers to over 100 destinations in more than 60 currencies, providing a seamless, real-time payment experience that bypasses the traditional correspondent banking model.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency Wire Transfer 59

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

Payments

Fintech News

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Venture capital firm 1982 Ventures has appointed James Kim as its Operating Partner. Based in Singapore, Kim brings over two decades of experience in digital transformation, strategy, and operations to support the firm’s portfolio companies. He will advise on go-to-market strategies, scaling operations, and forging key partnerships to help these companies enhance digital experiences, expand their user base, and achieve business growth.

Consulting 87

Consulting FinTech Innovation Technology 87

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 1, 2024

China Resources and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) have co-launched the ‘Beyond Dreams’ initiative, aiming to support high-potential startups in the Hong Kong Science Park. Supported by a donation of HK$100million from the CR Charitable Foundation to support innovation and technology (I&T) talent, China Resources and HKSTP have launched the ‘China Booster’ project.

Innovation 59

Innovation Participant Technology FinTech 59

Finextra

DECEMBER 1, 2024

London-based digital savings and mortgage platform Tembo has raised £14 million in a Series B funding round led by Goodwater Capital.

64

64

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 1, 2024

On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Eligible launching ‘Conversations’, a new product helping mortgage lenders engage borrowers and ensure they are making informed decisions & where the future of the digital economy may be heading as Checkout.com reveals early Generation Alpha spending habits.

Economy 52

Economy BNPL Checks Research 52

Finextra

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) says it will pay $664 million to take 100% ownership of robo-advisor WealthNavi.

Advisors 69

Advisors 69

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Let’s talk about something every business owner and accountant deals with— account reconciliation. Sure, it may not be the most glamorous part of finance, but it’s undeniably one of the most important. It’s what keeps your books accurate, ensures you catch errors (or even fraud), and gives you the confidence to make financial decisions based on solid data.

Reconciliation 52

Reconciliation Accounts Adjustments Credit Cards 52

Advertisement

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

Use Case

Finextra

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly evolving, with large language models (LLMs) like GPT-

AI 64

AI 64

The Paypers

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Switzerland-based digital finance platform Brighty has announced that it received USD 10 million in a funding round from Futurecraft Ventures.

Security 41

Security Finance 41