According to recent research by UnaFinancial, the total volume of Asian Fintech transactions reached $16.8 trillion in 2024, marking an increase of $2.1 trillion from the previous year. The report noted that Asia accounted for 48.2% of the global fintech volume, which totaled $34.8 trillion… Read More
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Digital asset firm Hex Trust has received “strategic” funding from Morgan Creek Digital in advance of a forthcoming Series C funding round. Other investors were said to also have participated in the funding. Hex did not disclose the details of the investment but shared that… Read More
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Singapore’s banking industry is facing an “unprecedented” challenge as the number of clients abandoning banks due to “slow and inefficient onboarding practices” has surged to record levels, according to research from Fenergo, a global firm focused on client lifecycle management (CLM), Know your Customer (KYC)… Read More
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Thai financial market solutions firm ThaiQuest has agreed a multi-year partnership with SIX, the financial data and market infrastructure provider, to access market data from SIX and enhance its financial information business. As explained in the announcement, ThaiQuest will gain access to the SIX financial… Read More
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Eastnets, a global firm enabling and supporting compliance, payments, and cloud solutions, has launched a SWIFT Service Bureau in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Designed to empower institutions with compliant solutions, the Eastnets KSA Service Bureau delivers seamless SWIFT connectivity, cloud-enabled operations, and “adherence… Read More
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JPX Market Innovation & Research, (JPXI), a provider of Japan’s financial market data, and Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced a partnership in order to disseminate data over Snowflake’s platform. Data provision via Snowflake will enable market participants to get access to JPXI’s data… Read More
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Crowdfunding is emerging as a viable capital-raising tool for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines, generating over P2 billion (about $34 million) in fresh funds for small businesses, industry sources said. The growth comes as 361 companies have tapped licensed crowdfunding intermediaries… Read More
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ADGM, the UAE capital’s international financial centre, has officially launched its all-in-one mobile App, which is set to redefine how businesses, employees, and residents engage within the financial district. Designed to streamline connectivity, the app reportedly provides seamless access to various tools and services, “enhancing… Read More
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InfiniVAN Inc., a telecommunications arm of IPS, Inc., has joined forces with Maybank Philippines Inc. in a bid to upgrade the bank’s financial services and enhance its security framework through advanced internet solutions. The collaboration follows the successful completion of the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable… Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Asia | Tagged digital banking, fintech, INFINIVAN, Maybank Philippines, Philippines
Arab Financial Services (AFS), a provider of digital payment solutions and a fintech enabler across the MENA region, has announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates. This follows the acquisition of a Retail Payment Services License – Category II from the Central Bank of… Read More
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Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders will soon be able to enjoy real-time installment offers at popular merchants in South Korea, thanks to a new partnership between Visa (NYSE: V) and DealMe. This innovative payment solution is expected to enhance the overall shopping experience for Vietnamese travelers… Read More
Nuvei Corporation, the Canadian fintech company, announces an expansion in Asia-Pacific (APAC), having completed the acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited, including its acquiring license granted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The license enables Nuvei to progress with launching direct acquiring capabilities… Read More
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Shanghai Commercial Bank (SCB) and Planto, a digital banking solution provider headquartered in Hong Kong, have joined forces in order to leverage fintech to enhance banking experiences for SMEs operating in Hong Kong. Through this collab, SCB and Planto have developed a suite of e-banking… Read More
Read more in: Asia, Fintech | Tagged digital banking, hong kong, planto, shanghai commercial bank, sme's
KPMG in India and The Hashgraph Group (THG), a Swiss-based international business, venture capital, and tech company operating within the Hedera ecosystem, announced an alliance. The alliance is expected to see KPMG in India and The Hashgraph Group AG (THG) collaborating to “enable and advance blockchain… Read More
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Slice Bank, a Bengaluru-based small finance bank, is reportedly set to raise $250-300 million from financial investors and family offices, following its merger with North East Small Finance Bank, which received RBI approval in October of 2024. As it commences banking services rollout to select… Read More
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Paytm, a digital payments company in India, is gearing up for a potential revival of its banking arm, Paytm Payments Bank. The unit faced a significant setback last year when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) effectively suspended its operations due to regulatory concerns. Now,… Read More
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U.S.-based fintech firm Broadridge Financial (NYSE: BR) is bolstering its presence in India by expanding its tech staff by 26% to 6,800 people over the next three years. This strategic move is aimed at tapping into the vast Indian market, where the company plans to… Read More
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DeepSeek is cratering markets this morning as the alternative to ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, etc.; it is said to provide better results, use fewer resources, and is (for the moment) open source and free for light usage and prices modest for more resource intense requests. Nvidia… Read More
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Malaysia-listed digital services firm MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) announced a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd (MYIDSSB) to develop a blockchain-powered national digital identity platform, the MyDigital ID Superapp, aimed at combating online fraud and enhancing digital integration. The partnership, formalized through… Read More
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In a major development for Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, the Singapore High Court has officially endorsed the platform’s restructuring plan, offering a path toward repaying user funds lost in a substantial cyberattack. This hack, which occurred in July 2024, resulted in a $235 million loss… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Asia, Politics, Legal & Regulation | Tagged crypto exchange, hack, lazarus group, north korea, recovery plan, singapore, wazirx
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