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Avoiding Over-Regulation: American Fintech Council Warns That FDIC New Act Could Hinder Innovation

The Fintech Times

However, the AFC , on its mission to promote a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy, has taken issue with this proposal suggesting it is overregulating the market, and could potentially impact the freedom of regulation.

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Fintech Payments Innovation Delivers $9 Billion Benefits to Small Businesses

Fintech Finance

Small businesses have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the transition to fintech-powered modern payments systems, with the average benefits across all fintech solutions totalling $9 billion as a result of their adoption. after adopting a fintech payment solution. after adopting a fintech payment solution.

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Is Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Drying Up?

Fintech News

A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. A visual overview of the SEA fintech sector’s funding trajectory from 2017 to 2024, showcasing the sharp decline after a record-breaking 2021.

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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

The fintech unicorns in Asia are moving to reshape the very fabric of how people and businesses interact with money. From digital payments to decentralised finance (DeFi), these companies are solving real-world challenges like financial inclusion and cross-border transactions, while setting new global standards for innovation.

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Fintech Solutions for SMEs: Unlocking Growth Potential

Fintech Review

In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. Fintech solutions are changing this landscape, offering SMEs tailored tools to overcome these barriers. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

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What’s Fueling Southeast Asia Fintech Golden Age?

Fintech News

Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. In Southeast Asia alone, 85% of adults are underbanked, translating to approximately 300 million individuals lacking adequate access to financial services. CAGR between 2024 and 2029, reaching nearly US$1.7

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Preparing for the Future of Finance: Pathway 2035 for Financial Innovation

Fintech News

In January 2025, the Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) announced the release of Pathway 2035 for Financial Innovation Your Navigator , a guide designed to steer financial and fintech leaders toward a resilient future. Panel and Organising Committee of the Event ReDesigning Financial Innovation.