FinTech

Malaysia’s Bank Islam launches digital banking app

Malaysia-listed banking firm Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has on Sunday officially launched its fully cloud-native digital banking proposition named Be U, the first-of-its-kind technology stack which is anticipated to be the cornerstone of all upcoming digital banks to be introduced in Malaysia. Made available to the public since mid-June this year, Bank…

Advance Intelligence Group acquires Singapore-based fintech startup Jewel Paymentech

Advance Intelligence Group, a Singapore-based unicorn tech start-up, announced on Monday its acquisition of Jewel Paymentech, a financial risk technology company specialising in merchant due diligence and fraud and risk management solutions for the financial services and payments industry.

Indonesia’s DOKU acquires Malaysia’s senangPay for $7.5 million

DOKU, an Indonesia-based payment platform, announced Thursday it has expanded into Malaysia after acquired an online payment firm senangPay for $7.5 million. The acquisition followed DOKU received funding from Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners LLP last year.

Local Wealthcare® platform Hugosave raises $4M

Singapore-based Wealthcare® and savings app Hugosave announced on Wednesday the successful completion of its $4 million pre-Series A funding round, bringing the total amount of funds raised to $10.5 million.

OCBC partners J&T to offer “last mile” delivery for over 1500 couriers in Malaysia

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and delivery company J&T Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (J&T) are collaborating to make “last mile” delivery safer and more convenient for over 1,500 couriers in Malaysia through the use of the bank’s digital collection solution OCBC OneCollect.

Singapore’s Panthera Growth leads $45M Series D fund raise by Innoviti

Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt Ltd, India-based collaborative commerce platform said Friday that it has raised a $45 million combination Series D fund led by Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners (PGP). PGP has invested $15 million in the company from its recently announced Fund II, along with new investors including Alumni Ventures,…

Singapore’s YouTrip launches in-app travel insurance

Singapore's neobank YouTrip announced Monday that it has launched a new travel insurance product on its multi-currency app for all local users. Rolled out in conjunction with online insurance provider, HL Assurance (HLAS), travellers can now purchase a single-trip policy directly and conveniently on the YouTrip app, and enjoy up to 65 percent in savings on…

Indonesia’s Mapan secures $15M Series A funding co-led by Patamar Capital and PT Astra Digital Internasional

Mapan, an Indonesia-based FinTech startup, announced Tuesday it has closed a successful Series A round of $15 million co-led by Patamar Capital and PT Astra Digital Internasional, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk (Astra). The round also saw participation from Indonesian giants BRI Ventures, SMDV, Blibli, Prasetia Dwidharma, and global venture…

Unlimint powers direct in-app purchases for Telegram

With the integration, Unlimint’s clients will be able to use the fintech’s solution straight from the messenger as well as their website or app, creating a seamless experience for end-users.