FinTech
Aspire partners with Antler as it targets doubling startup-led growth in 2026
Aspire, the Singapore-based fintech firm, has on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with venture capital firm Antler to strengthen the financial foundations of early stage founders building global-first businesses.
Malaysia and India sign agreement to enable cross-border QR payments
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) have signed an agreement to enable cross-border QR payments between Malaysia and India.
Malaysia’s central bank onboards three initiatives on Ringgit stablecoins and tokenized deposits
Malaysian central bank announced Wednesday that the Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH) has onboarded three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stable coins and tokenized deposits in 2026.
Nexus Global Payments appoints PayNet and NETS as technical operator
Nexus Global Payments (NGP) has appointed Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Network for Electronic Transfers Singapore (NETS) joint venture as the Nexus Technical Operator (NTO).
Korea, Indonesia to launch cross border QR payment service in April
South Korea and Indonesia have planned to launch the cross-border QR payment service between the two countries in April.
Grab Finance expands credit access across Southeast Asia using FICO platform
Grab Finance, the financial services arm of Singapore-based superapp Grab, is using the industry-leading capabilities of FICO Platform to transform credit access across the Southeast Asian region.
Malaysia’s PayNet appoints Praveen Rajan as Chief Executive Officer
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), Malaysia's national payments firm, announced Wednesday that Praveen Rajan has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2026.
Singapore’s payments sector funding reaches $319M in first nine months of 2025
Singapore has continued to lead in the payments sector, with funding for payments reaching over $319 million during the first nine months of 2025 — surpassing the total FinTech funding (of which payments is a subset) for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam combined, a report showed Wednesday.
Tala partners with CIMB in $100M deal for Vietnam launch
Tala, the global financial infrastructure company, announced Wednesday a $100 million partnership deal with Malaysia-based bank CIMB to accelerate its launch in the fast-growing Vietnam market.
Making banking seamless: How embedded finance will define the next era of MSME banking
For a small business balancing growth with daily operations, the time spent resolving financial hurdles makes regional expansion a challenge. This is where a new generation of digital banks can come in as strategic partners, weaving in financial solutions into the platforms that businesses use every day.
