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Singapore’s ANEXT Bank Reports Doubling of Its MSME Clients

Fintech News

ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank based in Singapore and a subsidiary of Ant International, has reported a substantial increase in its micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) customer base. ANEXT Bank continues to focus on serving the underserved MSMEs. ” said Toh Su Mei, CEO of ANEXT Bank.

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SFF 2024 Awards Highlights Fintech Innovation with Updated Categories, New AI Focus

Fintech News

Over 200 submissions were received across six categories, with 175 entries in the corporate categories and 29 in the individual Fintech Mentor Award category. Each day, approximately 500 micro and small business owners use their app to apply/request for a business loan. Four finalists were shortlisted in each category.

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Mastercard’s Head Of Innovation: How The Microsoft Partnership Will Boost Digital Commerce Globally

PYMNTS

One of the defining characteristics of the past decade or so has been that what’s an industry-disrupting innovation one day is old news within six months. Microsoft is collaborating with @Mastercard to accelerate innovation across digital commerce and startup ecosystems. Microsoft Stories and News (@MSFTnews) July 28, 2020.

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13 Southeast Asian Fintechs Among CNBC’s Global Top 250 List

Fintech News

This approach has enabled CapBay to provide over MYR 3 billion (US$643 million) in financing to more than 1,700 underserved SMEs across 20 diverse industries. It said it would use the proceeds to enhance its product offering further and expand its regional presence, while increasing its team to continue to innovate in the space.

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What are Developing Countries Doing to Improve Access to Finance?

The Fintech Times

“In Brazil , there’s Nu , a shining example of fintech innovation. “Regulatory frameworks are being adjusted to support fintech innovations and foster a conducive environment for financial technology growth. Micro and nano lenders often deal with borrowers who have no bank accounts or credit bureau records.

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Micro-Businesses? Major Role In SMB Banking Disruption

PYMNTS

Solopreneur, independent contractor, freelancer, gig worker – regardless of the name, micro-business owners can largely agree that, when it comes to traditional banking, they’re often left out in the cold. “Over the last 10 or 15 years, we’ve seen a lot of micro-businesses emerge that do a lot with fewer people.

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Stripe Teardown: How The $35B Payments Company Plans To Supercharge Online Retail

CB Insights

As a result of its product innovation efforts, Stripe has seen explosive growth in product adoption and valuation. A decade of online payments innovation. A decade of online payments innovation. One key catalyst for online payment innovation was the introduction of the Payment Facilitator, or “PayFac,” in 2010.