Tagged: asia pacific

September 26, 2023 @ 8:47 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Asia Pacific region continues to hold on to its position as the top source of global capital in H1 2023, with Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan seizing spots among the top five global deployers of capital. Colliers’ recently published Global Capital Markets: Insights &… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 8:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A total of 9,527 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January to August 2023, which was “a decline of 21.5% over the 12,142 deals announced during the same period in 2022,” according… Read More

September 14, 2023 @ 8:25 am By Michael Wong  |  

A new report by global index provider FTSE Russell reveals a dip in the interest surrounding sustainable investment (SI) in the Asia-Pacific region. This finding forms part of their annual 2023 global asset owner survey that delves deep into SI’s global reception and application. While… Read More

September 1, 2023 @ 6:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

About 70% of digital transformation projects carried out by mid- to large-sized banks in the Asia-Pacific region have failed due to costly and lengthy in-house efforts, according to a report released by engagement banking fintech firm Backbase. The APAC-focused IDC InfoBrief, dubbed “Accelerating Customer-Centric Transformation… Read More

July 31, 2023 @ 7:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech revenue is expected to increase around 6x from current levels between 2021 and 2030 and could hit $1.5 trillion. The APAC region is expected to claim a significant portion of that total, representing around 40% of international Fintech revenue or totaling about $600… Read More

July 26, 2023 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Currencycloud, which claims to be the expert team simplifying business in a multi-currency world, has partnered with Malaysia-based GAT Investment Bank in order to launch GAT Money, an app offering an alternative solution to new clients who “need a global banking solution which offers access… Read More

July 20, 2023 @ 10:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub announces its plans to make Singapore its APAC headquarters and wider business development goals in the region. This strategic move comes in response “to the escalating threat of identity fraud in the region with the rise in digital startups.” In recent years, Singapore has… Read More

July 1, 2023 @ 9:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PETRONAS has announced the selection of 20 startups from across Asia Pacific to participate in the third edition of PETRONAS FutureTech, an intensive technology accelerator program. FutureTech 3.0, “co-organized with StartupX Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based innovation, venture and startup enabler, marks a significant milestone as… Read More

June 27, 2023 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A total of 2,765 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January to May 2023, “a decline of 16.3% compared to the 3,304 M&A deals announced during the same period in the previous year,” finds GlobalData, a data and… Read More

June 25, 2023 @ 7:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A provider of digital payment solutions in the Asia Pacific, AsiaPay has announced the partnership with PayMe by HSBC in Hong Kong “to help local merchants provide more flexible payment options in a single device and enhance the purchase experience for consumers.” The partnership will… Read More

June 22, 2023 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, which claims to be the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced that its Singapore subsidiary Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd, has obtained In-Principle Approval of the Major Payments Institution License application from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This license will allow… Read More

June 21, 2023 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini is pleased to announce their expansion plans in APAC as Gemini’s leadership team recently visited the region on their global odyssey “to propel the promise of crypto.” Over the next 12 months, they plan “to increase their headcount to 100+ in Singapore.” Gemini’s APAC… Read More

June 18, 2023 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, the global B2B payment infrastructure platform, today announced the inauguration of its new office in Beijing, China. This strategic move signifies Thunes’ commitment “to empowering Chinese businesses and consumers by providing faster and more affordable transactions with key international markets.” The opening ceremony of… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cronos Labs, a blockchain startup accelerator that focuses on decentralized finance, Web3 games, social applications, and on the development of the Cronos blockchain’s ecosystem, will collaborate with Google Cloud “to enhance its Accelerator Program and provide startups with resources to develop innovative AI-enabled Web3 applications… Read More

June 3, 2023 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TS Imagine, the global, cross-asset provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for financial institutions, is pleased to announce the appointments of Stephanie Cheung and An Hoong to its team in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Both bring relevant experience “from previous roles at… Read More

May 21, 2023 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TS Imagine, the global, cross-asset class provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for financial institutions, announces the appointment of Simarjit (Sim) Johal to Head of Asia Pacific (APAC), reporting to Rob Flatley, Chief Executive Officer. Sim will reportedly “join TS Imagine’s Executive Leadership… Read More

April 20, 2023 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of “choice” for major businesses, launches its Unified Commerce solution in Malaysia to help businesses flexibly meet ever-evolving consumer expectations. Powered by Adyen’s single platform, Unified Commerce gives businesses end-to-end control of transactions across sales channels (online,… Read More

April 13, 2023 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, the global payments infrastructure for the on-demand economy, announced the appointment of Anupam Pahuja to EVP and General Manager of Asia Pacific, MENA. Pahuja will “build on Nium’s success in Southeast Asia, where the fintech unicorn was founded, and will quickly expand Nium’s presence… Read More

April 12, 2023 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Linedata (Euronext Paris: LIN), a global provider of asset management and credit technology data and services, announced today the expansion of its services capabilities and offerings in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Linedata has extended its APAC offerings “to include new industry segments namely private equity,… Read More

March 26, 2023 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com, the global payments solutions provider, and Mastercard announced that they will make Mastercard Send available to more Checkout.com customers in the Asia Pacific region, starting in Australia and Hong Kong SAR later this year. The Send service – which “powers real-time payments1 for consumers, gig… Read More