FinTech

SG, India ink agreement on fintech cooperation

The agreement will promote regulatory collaboration between the two markets.

KPMG launches embedded finance hub in Singapore

It will run for 2 years and provide incubation support to institutions.

Bengalaru remains India’s fintech leader

WealthTech captured most of the seed funding; Marketplace Lending unlikely to rebound.

Indonesia’s fintech investments bucks global trend, hits record high in H1

Payment gateway Xendit raised $300m in its Series D funding to help push up the numbers.

Australia’s fintech investments down 75% in Q2

If it continues this trend, fintech investments will be down 39% in 2022.   Financial technology (companies in Australia raised $0.8b of capital during the first six months of the year, according to data gathered by Fintech Global. 

Japan fintech investments fall to five-year low in Q1

There were only eight investment transactions during the quarter.

Singapore fintech talents record 2nd highest turnover rate globally: study

Beyond attractive compensation, fintechs should also emphasise wellbeing, flexiwork.

How AI is Modernising Data for the Financial Services Industry

In November, Singapore’s National AI Office (NAIO) collaborated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) in a programme to strengthen AI capabilities within Singapore’s financial sector by providing financing and access to government data. In fact, even before the pandemic, the financial services industry has already been witnessing an acceleration in digital transformation. 

SMEs mull switch to fintechs, digital banks as main finance service provider

More than one in three APAC SMEs consider switching to fintech.

Singapore fintech investments reach $614.2m in H1 with smaller deals

The total transaction value is smaller than in H1 2020 but deal numbers are at a three-year high.

Singapore Fintech Festival 2021 to discuss Web 3.0 for financial uses

It will take place from 8 to 12 November as a hybrid event.

Fintechs could overtake Philippine banks in retail segment: Moody’s

Banks' slow development of digital financial services may just give fintechs an edge.

Strengthening business resilience through EPM

In today’s turbulent economy, the ability to make quick and sound decisions can make or break an organisation.

25-year anniversary: From startup to global FinTech company 

The Swiss software company CREALOGIX is today celebrating 25 years in business. Established as an innovative startup, CREALOGIX has now grown to be a global FinTech company but has not lost its original pioneering spirit. To mark a quarter of a century in existence, CREALOGIX is gifting itself new,  modern and sustainable office space in Zurich. 

Indonesia mulls tightening fintech, P2P regulations

New regulations may include higher capital hurdles for P2P players.

Singapore’s fintech top-dog envisions city as Asian hub for capital raising: report

The country hit a record for fintech investments last year, and more is expected, says MAS’ Mohanty.