FinTech
Libeara agrees to acquire Zodia Markets Jersey unit
Singapore-based Libeara has agreed to acquire Zodia Markets' regulated Jersey dealer, subject to regulatory approval and undisclosed terms.
Citi wins approval for wholly owned China securities firm
Citi has received Chinese regulatory approval to establish a wholly owned Shanghai securities company offering brokerage, underwriting, research and trading.
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand central banks join BLOOM to advance cross-border digital money settlement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have joined its BLOOM initiative as policymaker members.
Singapore’s Thunes expands real-time payouts to Venezuela
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment firm, announced Tuesday the expansion of its Direct Global Network into Venezuela, one of Latin America’s critical financial corridors.
Car marketplace Carro sets up S$450M car-loan securitisation, first in Singapore
Carro, Asia Pacific’s leading online automotive marketplace has set up a S$450 million asset-backed securitisation facility backed by Singapore car loan receivables.
Can Bitcoin endure the oil shock?
LVRG Research examines the impact of the 2026 oil shock on Bitcoin, inflation, Treasury yields and investment in AI infrastructure.
New Relic survey points to gaps in financial-sector AI monitoring
New Relic’s 2026 financial-services observability report links compliance and AI governance to increased monitoring demand.
ShopBack adds TADA ride-hailing to ShopBack Pay in Singapore
ShopBack and TADA have partnered to let eligible Singapore riders pay for trips through ShopBack Pay and receive cashback.
Thunes and Coinbase join forces to drive next generation global payments
Singapore payment firm Thunes and US cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced Monday a strategic collaboration to drive the next generation of global payments.
India’s Pine Labs sees Singapore as template for Southeast Asia’s unified payment push [Q&A]
Pine Labs has launched a unified payments platform in Singapore, combining payment acceptance, acquiring, installment payments, and customer engagement for merchants.
