Finovate

JUNE 13, 2025

The offering includes comprehensive core and digital banking services with payments, analytics, and Temenos Data Hub on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. In a statement, Temenos APAC Managing Director Will Dale noted the growth and importance of the Islamic banking customer in the country. million in pre-Series C funding.

Online and Mobile Banking

Finovate

MARCH 7, 2025

Local payment methods are no longer an alternative, they are mainstream. The Bank of Ghana and the National Bank of Rwanda inked an MoU to provide companies with a license passporting framework and cross-border payment interoperability.

Payments

The Payments Association

JULY 18, 2025

Payments regulation roadmap: Q3 2025 18 July 2025 by Payments Intelligence Introduction Regulatory developments continue apace in the payments industry, ushering in a period of intensified complexity and strategic significance. Firms should act swiftly to meet the new standards.

Regulations

Fintech Review

MAY 4, 2025

Currencycloud Provides APIs for real-time FX, multi-currency wallets, and global payments infrastructure, powering many B2B fintech platforms. Best for : Platforms building cross-border payment functionality into their services. Best for : Platforms requiring cross-border disbursements at scale.

Payment APIs and Integration

Finextra

JULY 28, 2025

"This could delay a key shipment and impact on our cash flow in the APAC region. Ive simulated 479 potential outcomes and recommend we use our virtual accounts to reroute payments through our Tokyo branch and increase our short-term credit line by 5% as a buffer. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

Cash Management

Fintech News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

StraitsX, a digital asset payments infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia, announced that crypto exchange Bitstamp has added XSGD to its platform. XSGD is a stablecoin pegged to the Singapore dollar, issued by StraitsX. The post StraitsX’s XSGD Expands Reach with Bitstamp Listing appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

Cross-Border Payments

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.

APACS

Fintech Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Unlocking Global Cross-Border Payment Flows Stablecoins like XSGD are rapidly emerging as the preferred solution for on-chain cross-border payments, providing a secure and efficient alternative to traditional financial systems.

Cross-Border Payments

Finovate

OCTOBER 11, 2024

. “The legacy payment industry is ripe to be disrupted using blockchain technology and stablecoins to provide more efficient and cheaper cross-border payment networks,” RD Technologies CEO Rita Liu said. “Hong Kong is leading the world in virtual asset regulation.

Multi-Currency

Fintech News

JANUARY 28, 2024

SOSV has been among the most active startup investors in Singapore, having participated in 27 rounds involving startups from the city-state over the past 24 months, data from Tech in Asia show. Wavemaker Partners is one of the most active investors in Singapore, having participated in 26 rounds over the past 24 months, according to Tech in Asia.

FinTech

CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

In other words, while the speculative hype has largely died down, engineers are building, teams are forming, and development is continuing apace. Basis is building a “stablecoin” that is intended to be less volatile than other cryptocurrencies. Ripple has received $94M in venture financing to build a cross-border payments solution.

Blockchain

Finovate

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In this week’s Finovate Global interview, I talk with Lewis Ide , Vice President for 10x Banking , about the opportunities in high-growth markets in APAC and Africa. He has a 13-year career in financial services technology with leadership roles in payments, financial infrastructure, and AML platforms.

APACS

Fintech News

MAY 5, 2025

Launched in 2022 as digital payment adoption surged during the pandemic, the conference has evolved alongside rising interest in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and tokenised assets. said Shaun Ferrari, Chief Commercial Officer, Currency Research. Over the course of 1.5

Digital Currency