Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2025

The two firms will also explore innovations in cross-border payments, including tokenised bank deposits and stablecoins, with the goal of helping Ant International and its clients reduce foreign exchange-related costs and risks.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

dtcpay has a strong track record of innovation and achievement in the fintech sector. The post dtcpay Announces Shift to Stablecoin-Only Payment Services by 2025 appeared first on Fintech Singapore. This surge highlights the increasing demand for stability and reliability in digital payments.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the payment landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the integration of advanced technologies, growing use of alternative payment methods and the rise of digital currencies. A new analysis by Forrester explores this dynamic ecosystem, highlighting the key trends and innovations that are reshaping the payment landscape.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Her passion for building dynamic teams and fostering innovation will ensure Thredds platform capabilities remain robust, scalable, and responsive to evolving market demands. A proven leader with a track record of success in both public and private sectors, Hazel was most recently with Citi, heading APAC Commercial Cards Travel Products.

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Fintech News

JULY 24, 2024

Broadridge Financial Solutions has named David Runacres as President of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. Mike Sleightholme “David brings over three decades of experience in the APAC region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams. said David Runacres. said David Runacres.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s a tale of a cultural shift, governments and innovators working in tandem, and millions leapfrogging traditional banking to embrace a mobile-first approach to finance. The APAC digital wallet phenomenon The meteoric rise of digital wallets in APAC is no accident. This isn’t merely a story of technological adoption.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

SC Ventures , the innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm of Standard Chartered , has launched a new invoicing and billing platform dubbed ‘Labamu’, in a move to increase the prosperity of small businesses across the Asia Pacific (APAC) markets, starting with Indonesia.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the dynamic financial landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, private banks, asset managers, fund managers, and other capital market participants are increasingly recognising the pivotal role of Swift connectivity. March 2023 marked the start of the migration with a coexistence period with MT messages.

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Fintech News

JUNE 5, 2025

Yet, legacy systems remain a primary reason why banks cannot keep up with the market and innovate fast enough. This is not just a tech shiftits a strategic one, aimed at fostering innovation, reducing operational overhead, and to ensure that our infrastructure in the future can withstand disruptions.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Money20/20 Asia’s show focus, Empowering Humanity Through Collaboration: Pioneering Secure, Frictionless, and Sustainable Fintech Innovation in Asia, explores the future of finance and sustainable, collaborative fintech innovation. The event will feature four innovative stages and speakers from 22 countries, including 15 APAC markets.

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Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2025

Prior to joining OKX , Cooper held significant roles at Zodia Custody as Head of APAC and Australia CEO, and at National Australia Bank (NAB) as Executive, Digital Assets, where she played an instrumental role in shaping the bank’s digital asset strategy and broader digital innovation initiatives.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Webull, a digital investment platform, has reported a 100% year-over-year growth in assets under management in the APAC region as of 31 July 2024. and APAC markets. and APAC markets. and APAC markets. The company attributes its growth to its accessible trading tools and wide range of investment options across U.S.

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Fintech News

JULY 22, 2024

Ingenico, a payment acceptance and services provider, has appointed Anushka Weeratunga as its Regional Managing Director for the APAC region and a member of its Executive Committee. The post Anushka Weeratunga Promoted to Lead Ingenico’s APAC Operations appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 23, 2024

To allow industry stakeholders to connect and keep up with this fast-moving industry, event organizers are hosting a number of fintech conferences and gatherings across Asia-Pacific (APAC). These events are serving as platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and the showcase of innovative solutions.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The event is expected to bring together leading regulators, fintech executives, banks, and industry disruptors from across the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trends and innovations shaping the financial sector, with a focus on real-world case studies and actionable strategies. Yet, its potential is far from being fully realised.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This innovation promotes interoperability, flexibility, and significant cost savings for businesses. As non-card payment methods gain rapid traction, over 50% of digital commerce volumes in APAC now come from non-card methods. HitPay now provides access to 10 key real-time payment schemes for e-commerce and in-person transactions.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A new report by Deloitte delves into the latest developments in the cross-border payment sector in Asia-Pacific (APAC), identifying four major trends reshaping the landscape and offering significant opportunities for merchants. The APAC region led this trend, contributing nearly two-thirds of global spending, with a combined US$9.8

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

said Karl Mohan, General Manager APAC & MEA of Crypto.com. Featured image credit: Edited from Freepik The post Crypto.com Gains Mastercard License to Launch Crypto Cards in Bahrain, GCC appeared first on Fintech Singapore. Amnah Ajmal “We are delighted to welcome Crypto.com as a Mastercard Principal Member.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Primer , the unified infrastructure for global payments, today sets out its plans for 2025 growth and new markets across the EU, US and APAC as it approaches its fifth anniversary.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2023 marked a pivotal year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s approach to crypto regulation, influenced significantly by the preceding implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange and the collapse of of Terra, the algorithmic stablecoin created by Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Global technology and innovation partner Zühlke took part in the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024, demonstrating its commitment to driving impactful change in the financial technology landscape. The post Zühlke Champions Generative AI, Digital Money for Future of Finance at SFF 2024 appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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Fintech News

APRIL 23, 2024

Trulioo, an identity verification platform, announced that it has achieved a 90% business verification rate across the APAC region a year after it had set up its Singapore office. The Singapore office, under the leadership of APAC Operations Director Ivan Yang, serves as a hub for Trulioo’s global growth and innovation.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Financial innovation is not limited to central banks. The post Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) and FORUS Digital Announce Strategic Cooperation to Advance Financial Innovation in Africa appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The move comes as part of Tribe’s strategic expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, signalling its ongoing commitment to delivering world-class digital payment solutions across global markets. With our robust and scalable platform, we’re confident that Tribe will play a key role in shaping the future of payments across APAC.”

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Fintech News

MAY 27, 2024

This predicament is particularly acute for fintech firms in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where the fintech sector is rapidly expanding. The Evolving Fraud Landscape APAC has seen a significant uptick in corporate data breaches, profoundly impacting fintech companies. million in 2021. million in 2021.

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Fintech News

APRIL 11, 2024

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the economic growth narrative is interwoven with technological innovation, propelling the B2B payments market into new realms of possibility. Amidst the APAC region’s rapid economic ascent and the explosion of digital commerce, cross-border payment practices have noticed an evolution.

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Fintech News

MAY 28, 2024

As digital banks in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region aim to replicate this success, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the unconventional Nubank approach to banking. Digital banks in the APAC region should take note of this Nubank approach. According to a 2021 report by the Asian Development Bank, an estimated 1.1

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Founded in 2015 by Lewison Chen, PhotonPay provides global funds management services to businesses with its innovative core products, including Global Accounts, Card Issuing, Online Payments, Payouts, Foreign Exchange (FX) Management and Embedded Finance.

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Fintech News

APRIL 27, 2025

To better understand why SaaS is no longer just a cloud delivery model but a strategic enabler of next-generation banking, Fintech News Network spoke with Suresh Raman, Head of SaaS APAC at Temenos. Such an approach is particularly relevant in APAC, where institutions vary widely in digital maturity. The benefits are compelling.

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Fintech Finance

JULY 22, 2024

Ingenico , the global leader in payment acceptance and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anushka Weeratunga as its Regional Managing Director in APAC and a member of the Executive Committee, effective immediately.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 10, 2025

Together, Reap and Reap Singapore will continue to refine its compliance standards and beyond, ensuring it delivers enhanced value and trusted solutions to Singapore and the broader APAC customers. “At Reap, compliance has always been paramount, not only to safeguard our users but also as a fundamental pillar for growth.

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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 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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Fintech News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Its clear that APAC isnt just embracing the future of digital payments its defining it. This leading B2B tech company also offers other innovative tools that help businesses handle unexpected disruptions, increase transaction security and drive growth overall.

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Fintech News

APRIL 23, 2024

Cloud-native core banking platform 10x Banking has announced the appointment of Will Dale as Regional Vice President for the APAC region. He will be based in Singapore, where he will oversee the expansion of 10x Banking’s operations across APAC.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 31, 2025

The collaboration will focus onAsia-Pacific ( APAC ) and Europe, andmarks a new milestone in Tribes APAC expansion, having opened its new regional HQ in Singapore in October 2024. The post Tribe Payments Joins Forces With Finmo to Deliver Services to Banks and Fintechs in APAC and Europe appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Yuno , the world’s leading payment orchestration platform, today announced the appointment of SheueChee Beh as its new Head of Partnerships for APAC. SheueChee is actively involved in community-based initiatives across the APAC region and is also a recipient of Money2020’s prestigious RiseUp leadership program.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new report by CMSPI, an American payment consultancy, produced in collaboration with Amazon, explores payment trends and regulations in Asia-Pacific (APAC), focusing on the impact of rising card fees on merchants and the regulatory responses to these challenges. billion transactions in 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 42.2%.

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