Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

Currencycloud, a provider of B2B embedded cross-border solutions, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The post Currencycloud Gets In-Principle Approval for Payments License From MAS appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp announced it has obtained an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate under the Major Payment Institution license. This regulatory milestone allows Bitstamp to offer digital payment token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act in Singapore.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 9, 2024

Nuvei Corporation (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company, today announces that its Singapore entity, Nuvei Singapore Pte Ltd, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. billion Mastercard debit, credit and prepaid cards globally.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 28, 2025

Leading payment technology firm, Tribe Payments , has announced a strategic partnership with global Treasury Operating System (TOS), Finmo , to deliver integrated, end-to-end payment and treasury services to banking and fintech clients across key growth markets – notably Asia -Pacific (APAC) and Europe.

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Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

As part of this expansion, B2C2 shared that it will apply for a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Backed by the Japanese financial services group SBI, B2C2 offers credit, deep liquidity, competitive pricing, and market-leading settlement services to institutional clients.

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Finovate

MARCH 7, 2024

Currencycloud was offered In-Principle Approval to serve as a Major Payment Institution license holder in Singapore. “Having the license would allow us to integrate with the robust financial network in Singapore and collaborate with valuable industry players,” said the company’s Managing Director of APAC Rohit Narang.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Nuvei, a fully licensed direct local acquirer in Singapore and Hong Kong, recently obtained a Major Payment Institution license in Singapore. The company’s modular payments platform connects clients with customers in over 200 markets, supporting 716 alternative payment methods and offering acquiring in over 50 markets.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

JCB International , Japan’s international payment brand, is expanding its global partnership with Nuvei Corporation , the Canadian fintech company, to include the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Nuvei also explained that the development is particularly significant for its customers in the APAC region.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

We are thrilled to partner with XTransfer, expand our footprint in the APAC region, and support them in their acceleration in Latin America,” said Wei Duan, VP of APAC at EBANX. Together, we can offer unparalleled payment solutions that cater to the unique needs of exporters and importers in this dynamic region.”

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

The license enables TerraPay to directly partner with Malaysian banks, licensed payment institutions, and enterprises to facilitate seamless inbound and outbound remittances, B2B payments, and wallet payouts. “This license reinforces TerraPays commitment to building a seamless and compliant payments ecosystem across APAC.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, announces its wholly owned subsidiary, GCS APAC, has been granted Major Payment Institution license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In India, Worldline has 1.5 million+ merchant touchpoints across 5000+ towns and cities.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2024

Currencycloud, a Visa solution, is granted preliminary approval for a major payment licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Rohit Narang , managing director of APAC, Currencycloud said: “The IPA for a Major Payment Institution Licence is testament to the strength of the Currencycloud brand.

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Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

GSR, a global cryptocurrency trading firm and liquidity provider, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). located in Singapore, to provide digital payment token services. This license allows its subsidiary, GSR Markets Pte.

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Fintech News

JUNE 11, 2024

Licensed as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), OPAL offers domestic and cross-border payments, payment accounts, and e-money services. Appel views OPAL’s partnership with Currencycloud as an example of fintech-to-fintech collaboration success.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Crypto custodian BitGo announced that its Singapore subsidiary has been granted in-principle approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution License for digital payment token services.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The conversation delved into the transformation journey of Currencycloud into Visa Cross-Border Solutions , a foreign exchange and cross-border payments solution within Visa, and how it addresses the challenges of cross-border payments in today’s fintech landscape.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Cross border payments in Singapore – Key Players The report, released on January 18, 2024, examines MPI license holders in Singapore to provide an overview of the market both as a whole and within key segments. Long-established payments hubs the US and the UK come next, followed by Hong Kong and China.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2024

TerraPay , a global money movement company, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License under the Payment Services Act 2019 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) —a significant milestone solidifying TerraPay’s position as a cross-border payments powerhouse.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 25, 2024

Typical B2B payments can still take up to 14 days to be confirmed and involve up to six intermediaries, often with low visibility and high fees, according to EBANX’s annual study, Beyond Borders 2024.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 6, 2024

Currencycloud , a Visa solution and the experts in simplifying business in a multi-currency world, has obtained an In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence holder from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

“We are excited to list XSGD, a stablecoin with immense utility across the APAC region, to our Bitstamp platform. This further supports the widespread adoption of stablecoins for cross-border payments and other financial transactions worldwide,” said Leonard Hoh, General Manager for APAC at Bitstamp.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This week’s edition of Finovate Global showcases news from the fintech industry in New Zealand. Business banking account Emerge secures investment In a round led by Altered Capital, New Zealand-based fintech Emerge has raised approximately $7.3 Here is our look at fintech innovation around the world. billion (£2 billion).

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Fintech News

JANUARY 22, 2025

APAC has solidified its position as the leader in global real-time payments, processing nearly 70% of the worlds 266 billion transactions in 2023. What makes APAC unique is its blend of diverse regulatory frameworks and a multitude of exotic currencies, creating a dynamic payments environment. in APAC and 44% globally.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

trillion in cross-border payments, the APAC region is poised to benefit significantly from the surge in cross-border money movement. Clearly, the Asia Pacific region’s remitters, banks, and fintechs have the motivation to address these persistent challenges in cross-border money movement. With its estimated US$1.6

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

EBANX , a leading global Payment Service Provider (PSP) specializing in emerging markets, today announced that EBANX Pte. has been granted In-Principle Approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

EBANX, a global payment service provider specializing in emerging markets, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Currently, 39% of EBANXs processed volume comes from APAC.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Both Moomoo Singapore and Sygnum Singapore hold Major Payment Institution licenses. Gerald Goh Gerald Goh, Sygnums Co-Founder and CEO APAC says, DAMMF was created to provide investors with the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation by participating in the crypto megatrend.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

With their exceptional founding team and strong financial discipline, we believe Finmo is well-positioned to redefine how businesses manage payments, liquidity and risk, and we are excited to support their vision to revolutionize treasury management and cross-border payments for businesses across APAC and beyond.”

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