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Championing Swift Connectivity for Private Banks and Asset Managers in APAC

Fintech News

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. As the industry evolves, adopting robust standards like ISO 20022 becomes crucial for driving these benefits.

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Metal Cards: Transforming Asia Pacific’s Payments Landscape, and Redefining Customer Acquisition and Retention

Fintech News

Anthony Ginolin, IDEMIA Secure Transactions, Payment Services, Vice President of Growth, APAC Consumers demand for hyper-personalization goes beyond simply owning a metal card; its having the possibility to choose from multiple designs and options. IDEMIA has been issuing metal cards since 2015.

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Nium, Thredd Deepen Partnership for Virtual Card Solutions in APAC Travel Sector

Fintech News

Nium, a major player in real-time cross-border payments, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Thredd , a global payments processor. The collaboration will focus on issuing virtual cards within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, aimed at facilitating payments for travel intermediaries such as hotels and airlines.

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LatAm and Africa’s Gaming Booms Offer Growth for APAC Firms, Says EBANX

Fintech News

With 355 million gamers contributing to an expected US$14 billion market in 2024, LatAm is emerging as a major growth region for global gaming companies, presenting considerable opportunities for Asia-Pacific (APAC) firms, according to Eduardo de Abreu, Vice President of Product at EBANX, a leader in localized payment solutions.

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SemanticPay Emerges From Stealth to Integrate AI Agents More Effectively

The Fintech Times

Its Agentic API layer will ensure that AI agents can access web services and data sources seamlessly, unlocking new opportunities for interaction and information retrieval. Rooted in the GCC, SemanticPay aims to scale globally, with its team currently having a presence in APAC and Europe.

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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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Fiserv Acquires Pinch Payments to Enhance its Payments Offerings in Asia Pacific

Finovate

Fiserv has acquired Australia-based PayFac Pinch Payments to strengthen its digital payments offerings and expand its merchant reach across the Asia Pacific region. Payments innovator Fiserv has acquired Australia-based payment facilitator (PayFac) Pinch Payments for an undisclosed amount.