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Project Guardian: Interoperability From Tokenised Bank Liabilities Could Save Firms $50bn in FX Fees

The Fintech Times

By enabling interoperability between bank solutions, payments can be completed 24/7 with FX settlement conducted in real-time. This includes integrating with existing banking systems and supporting other digital assets so that businesses big and small can benefit from this innovative technology.

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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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Singapore Fintech Festival Kicks Off 2025 Awards Call for Nominations

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) have launched a global call for nominations for the 2025 Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) Fintech Excellence Awards. Meanwile, three individuals will be selected for the Fintech Mentor Award.

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Announced at Singapore FinTech Festival 2024: New Partnerships, Product Launches and Appointments

The Fintech Times

Singapore FinTech Festival returned for its ninth annual edition, bringing together policy, finance and technology communities at the Singapore EXPO. As expected, innovations and announcements were rife throughout, here’s a roundup of all the news coming out of the global event.

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Here’s Everything That Happened Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 in 10 Key Highlights

Fintech News

The ninth edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) wrapped up on 8th November, concluding a dynamic week-long of celebration of fintech that brought together tens of thousands of participants from around the world. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding interoperability.

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Sustainable payments: Innovating for our financial ecosystem

The Payments Association

We highlight some practical strategies for card issuers seeking to innovate in the sustainability space and reach consumers who care about the impact of their choices. The real opportunity lies with banks, fintechs, and other types of card issuer companies that recognise ESG as a pathway to innovation, trust, and long-term value creation.