Fintech News

APRIL 11, 2024

Blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs announced that it has named Boon Hui Khoo as its senior advisor. Khoo continues to be an active member of the global security community as an advisor and board member to various global companies and government committees. Esteban Castaño “Mr.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 27 February 2025. Jarvis, a pension fintech, has partnered with Sonovate, a funding platform for recruitment agencies, consultancies, freelancers and contractors.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 15, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Tuesday 15 April 2025. BKN301 Group , a global fintech specialising in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), has successfully closed a 18.6million capital increase.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 5, 2025

Top fintech executives, innovators, regulators and investors are going to be gathering in Saudi Arabia this July as Fintech Revolution Summit 2025 looks to explore and shape the future of fintech in the region. Organised by TraiCon Events , the summit will see over 300 fintech and digital finance leaders in attendance.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Leveraging AI technology, Antom helps businesses ensure transaction security, streamlines foreign exchange risk management, lowers costs, and enhances operational efficiency through real-time payments and blockchain solutions. The post How Antom Helps Merchants Thrive in Southeast Asia and Beyond appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

Over the past decade, Singapore has emerged as a global powerhouse in fintech innovation, not just in Southeast Asia but across the broader Asian region. This rapid growth has solidified Singapores position as a leader in the global fintech ecosystem while driving significant investments in other forms of financial tech.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

Fintech startups in Thailand are poised for success with real-time transactions are being adopted at a faster than anywhere else in Southeast Asia, cashless payments have reached ubiquity and digital lending is emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional lenders for rural populations, a 2023 report by Wing Vasiksiri and Ravenry reveals.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. Canadian fintech companies raised $251M through the end of H1’19, nearly double the $133M raised in H1’18. The 2019 Canadian fintech market map. Navigating the Canadian fintech market map.

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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 At the same time, industry stakeholders showed interest in AI, with both investors and corporates looking for ways to leverage AI-generated content within fintech use cases, especially in marketing and customer engagement functions.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Obligate, a Swiss capital markets platform operating on blockchain technology, has facilitated the issuance of a USDC-denominated bond by the USD TradeFlow Fund. This development was executed on the Polygon blockchain.

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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). These trailblazers are elevating the industry, demonstrating resilience and leadership in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024 is returning for its 9th edition from 6 to 8 November, with the Insights Forum taking place beforehand on 4 and 5 November. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Singapore is home to a robust and thriving fintech industry that’s often regarded as one of the leading hubs in Asia-Pacific (APAC). With 2023 coming to a close, we’ve curated a list of the top fintech gatherings taking place in Singapore in 2024.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 13, 2025

Global crypto exchange Binance has launched its first Islamic finance product with the launch of Sharia Earn, a staking service certified as Sharia-compliant by advisory firm Amanie Advisors. Spotlight on Sharia Earn Sharia Earn brings together elements of Islamic finance and blockchain-based decentralised finance.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 31, 2018

Since 2012, the top 10 US banks by total assets have participated in 81 deals to fintech startups, totaling nearly $4.1B In the last year, banks have homed in on the consumer, backing robo-advisors and companies offering easy-to-use money management apps. . Fintech: 2017 Year-in-Review & 2018 Trends. Track the Fintech 250.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 16, 2024

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change.

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Finextra

JUNE 13, 2025

These capabilities make banking apps feel like personal advisors, enhancing user engagement and financial decision-making. Blockchain and Decentralised Finance How Does Blockchain Enhance Transactions? Blockchain and decentralised finance (DeFi) enable secure, intermediary-free transactions.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In FinTech and FI collaborations , borders fall to bits and bytes. On FinTech collaboration writ large, Singapore and Dubai are working together to encourage strides in digital payments and commerce done by mobile means. The goal is to deliver financial services through emerging technology, said the entities. APIs: Making Inroads.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Goldman Sachs plans to launch robo-advisor. The post Client Note: Goldman’s Robo-Advisor, A New Blockchain Unicorn, Intel Announces A Quantum Computer Chip, And More appeared first on CB Insights Research. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In the continued drive for collaboration between the FI and FinTech, between governments and financial services providers, efforts this past week focused on the Middle East and support for new initiatives. Other firms include eMoney Advisor, a financial planning firm, and FileThis, which retrieves and organizes bills and others.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 23, 2024

Lithuania, the EU’s largest fintech hub by the number of licences issued, enjoyed another year of steady progress despite the continuing global economic downturn. The number of fintechs operating in Lithuania surpassed 270 for the first time, continuing a steady upward trend.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

With a strong penetration of smartphones and mobile commerce, Spain is quickly gaining visibility in the FinTech world, and its capital city is leading the charge. Considered a “dark horse” in FinTech, Madrid is making strides to improve conditions for startups to flourish and boosting record venture rounds for its homegrown companies.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 15, 2024

The Dubai FinTech Summit has hailed its second edition, which concluded last week, as a success, having attracted over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries. Essa Kazim , governor of DIFC , commented: “The Dubai FinTech Summit is not just a gathering, it is a platform for transformative discussions and collective action.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 8 August 2024. Ellis previously served as CFO at Flywire , a global payment solutions provider, as well as CFO and advisor to BillGO , a bill pay platform and network.

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Fintech News

JUNE 17, 2024

AI-powered chatbots and robo-advisors are becoming increasingly popular among Asia’s wealthy, offering 24/7 access to personalised investment advice and portfolio management services. Blockchain technology is also making inroads in Asia’s wealth management industry, enabling faster, more secure, and transparent transactions.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 30 August 2024. Zero, the B Corp Certified fintech, is gearing up for its launch later this year, targeting climate-conscious 21-34 year olds in the UK. Daffron becomes a strategic advisor to the Group.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Traditional financial advisors can be costly, and not everyone has access to professional advice. This real-time monitoring is something that traditional financial advisors cannot offer at scale, making AI-powered personal finance management tools incredibly efficient. appeared first on Fintech Review.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

In the midst of today’s retail revolution, blockchain technology is being pushed up to the surface. E-Commerce’s increasing popularity over the last decade is likely the driver of blockchain technology implementation. One of the seemingly largest barriers for banks with blockchain technology are federal-level regulations.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 16 November 2024 bringing you the latest updates from across the world. Smarter Contracts , the builders of the blockchain-based permissions management protocol Pulse, has welcomed James Bowater , founder and chief executive of The Digital Insider , as a strategic advisor.

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Wharton Fintech

AUGUST 21, 2023

Investments in the Alto platform and recent trends Eric: It’s not that the composition of investments in the Alto platform has changed as much as the desire and willingness of both the investor as well as the financial advisor community; the registered investment advisors have embraced the objective of adding alternatives to the portfolio.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup on Tuesday 13 February 2024 brings you the latest updates from the global fintech industry. London-based Tint Financial Services, the London-based cross-border fintech for SMEs and their supply chains, has named Jodi Cartwright as chief commercial officer. Unicoin Inc. ,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Denis Pitcher, chief FinTech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, told CoinDesk on Sunday (Feb. SBI is considered among the most active companies in crypto and blockchain. 2) that he is planning to introduce a platform that will let the island’s residents pay for government services using digital currency.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2019

27), far-flung verticals such as healthcare and seafood supply chains – and even FinTech – can be united under a key principle: Trust. Making Waves With Blockchain. This time around, Turner explained that Mastercard has built a proprietary blockchain off of their networks that ties into infrastructure that is already in place.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2016

Bloomberg reports that the biggest bank in Spain is, in effect, doubling down on its investments in FinTech. The latest salvo in the Santander FinTech advance came in the form of an investment in Digital Asset Holdings, a blockchain technology firm.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2019

27), far-flung verticals such as healthcare and seafood supply chains – and even FinTech – can be united under a key principle: Trust. Making Waves With Blockchain. This time around, Turner explained that Mastercard has built a proprietary blockchain off of their networks that ties into infrastructure that is already in place.

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Finovate

AUGUST 23, 2024

This week’s edition of Finovate Global features an in-depth interview with Nacho Díaz de Argandoña, Chief Product Officer with Spain-based fintech, GPTAdvisor. GPTadvisor offers a Gen AI platform that is specifically built to boost the productivity of financial advisors and wealth managers, as well as enhance client engagement.

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