Fintech News
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund have forged a new partnership to tackle the pressing financing challenges faced by MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific. This collaboration, facilitated by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, will initially focus on seven countries in the region – Georgia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 1, 2024
In a move to make cross-border transfers more accessible and seamless for customers, HSBC Singapore has been working alongside money movement solutions provider, Dandelion. Following its collaboration with Dandelion, HSBC now offers fee-free transfers to over 100 destinations in more than 60 currencies, providing a seamless, real-time payment experience that bypasses the traditional correspondent banking model.
Finextra
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly evolving, with large language models (LLMs) like GPT-
The Paypers
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Switzerland-based digital finance platform Brighty has announced that it received USD 10 million in a funding round from Futurecraft Ventures.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Finextra
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) says it will pay $664 million to take 100% ownership of robo-advisor WealthNavi.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 1, 2024
On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Eligible launching ‘Conversations’, a new product helping mortgage lenders engage borrowers and ensure they are making informed decisions & where the future of the digital economy may be heading as Checkout.com reveals early Generation Alpha spending habits.
Payments Space brings together the best content for payment processing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Let’s talk about something every business owner and accountant deals with— account reconciliation. Sure, it may not be the most glamorous part of finance, but it’s undeniably one of the most important. It’s what keeps your books accurate, ensures you catch errors (or even fraud), and gives you the confidence to make financial decisions based on solid data.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Singapore authorities have reported a sharp rise in government official impersonation scams, with the number of cases and losses nearly doubling compared to the previous year. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed that over 1,100 cases were reported between January and October 2024, leading to losses of at least S$120 million.
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The financial wellness app developed by Spanish fintech company ID Finance , Plazo has completed its next step in providing value to its users by rewarding them for using the Plazo Mastercard. This has been made possible following a partnership with loyalty platform, Woowbe. Plazo customers can enjoy cashback, products and additional benefits across nearly 200 retailers.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 1, 2024
DBS, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority ( IMDA ), recently launched the Spark GenAI programme. Announced by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, Tan Kiat How, the initiative aligns with the Digital Enterprise Blueprint and aims to drive wider adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) solutions among Singaporean SMEs.
Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting
Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical
The Fintech Times
DECEMBER 1, 2024
China Resources and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) have co-launched the ‘Beyond Dreams’ initiative, aiming to support high-potential startups in the Hong Kong Science Park. Supported by a donation of HK$100million from the CR Charitable Foundation to support innovation and technology (I&T) talent, China Resources and HKSTP have launched the ‘China Booster’ project.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Venture capital firm 1982 Ventures has appointed James Kim as its Operating Partner. Based in Singapore, Kim brings over two decades of experience in digital transformation, strategy, and operations to support the firm’s portfolio companies. He will advise on go-to-market strategies, scaling operations, and forging key partnerships to help these companies enhance digital experiences, expand their user base, and achieve business growth.
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