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Here’s Everything That Happened Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 in 10 Key Highlights

Fintech News

These experts covered some of the industry’s hottest trends and most urging issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, digital assets, next-generation transactions, and financial inclusion. On the international front, cross-border payments have presented a different set of challenges.

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Top 15 Fintech Events in APAC to Attend in 2024

Fintech News

Fintech funding in APAC recorded a significant decline in H1 2023, dropping from US$6.8 As the fintech sector continues to grow and evolve in APAC, organizers are hosting a number of large-scale events to showcase the region’s latest innovations and fastest-growing players. billion in H2 2022 to US$5.1 billion, the data show.

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Ecobank Partners with Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Across 35 African Markets

Fintech Finance

Nium , the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated., the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers.

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SFF 2024 Awards Highlights Fintech Innovation with Updated Categories, New AI Focus

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These awards highlight companies and individuals whose fintech initiatives have contributed to advancing financial technology, promoting financial inclusion, and improving service delivery. The company replaces traditional B2B payment methods (e.g. Thitsa Payment Portal is a web-based platform integrated with Mojaloop.

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Is Project Nexus a Model for Global Instant Cross-Border Payments?

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its partners have revealed the comprehensive blueprint for phase three of Project Nexus, which seeks to address longstanding challenges in international money transfers by leveraging the power of domestic instant payment systems (IPS). How Does Project Nexus Work? trillion by 2025.

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Money20/20 Asia 2024: Event Recap and Main Announcements

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Money20/20 Asia made its debut in Bangkok on April 23, 2024, bringing together key players from across Asia’s financial landscape, including banks, payment providers, startups, retailers, fintech companies, and regulators.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 21/01

The Fintech Times

EAZY Financial Services ‘EazyPay’, a Bahraini financial institution specialising in point-of-sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, has teamed up with Tarabut , the MENA region’s regulated open banking platform. Balint has held senior roles at Afterpay, amaysim, Ola and Optus.

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