FinTech

UnaCash: M-commerce to contribute $ 11.1B to Philippines’ digital commerce market in 2025, with BNPL driving growth

The Philippines’ mobile commerce (m-commerce) segment is expected to grow by approximately $ 11.1 billion, representing 25.9 percent or a little over a quarter of digital commerce, latest analysis from in-app and in-store financial solutions provider UnaCash revealed.

Standard Chartered partners Wise to strengthen retail cross-border payments offering

Global bank Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks, to power faster and cheaper international payments for the bank’s cross-border payment service, SC Remit.

Malaysia’s digital bank GXBank introduces new products & tech startup accelerator program

The event also saw the launch of TeXnovasi, a collaborative effort between GXBank and Grab Malaysia, and supported by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), MYStartup and 1337 Ventures which aims to build an inclusive and sustainable tech-based entrepreneurship ecosystem in Malaysia.

Funding Societies secures third credit facility with HSBC to extend access to MSMEs in Southeast Asia

Funding Societies, the Singapore-based unified digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has on Tuesday announced signing the third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund.

Australian fintech firm Bizcap expands into Singapore

Bizcap, an Australia-headquartered fintech firm, has on Monday announced its expansion plans into Singapore, along with the appointment of Joseph Lim as Asia Managing Partner.

Indonesia’s GoTo achieves positive Adjusted EBITDA

GoTo expects to capture additional growth in broad user demographics in its core On-Demand Services and Financial Technology segments more cost-effectively across the expansive Indonesian market by leveraging its unique ecosystem that spans the full range of consumer spending.

MAS announces establishment of Global Finance & Technology Network for next phase of FinTech growth

MAS announced Wednesday the establishment of the Global Finance &Technology Network (GFTN) to further strengthen Singapore as a global FinTech hub and enhance global connectivity for impactful innovation in financial services.

Gobi Dana Impak Ventures invests in Malaysia’s fintech firm DCAP

This investment, made through the Gobi Dana Impak Ventures (GDIV) fund backed by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, aligns with Khazanah’s Dana Impak mandate. Gobi’s investment will help DCAP accelerate its mission to provide equitable financial solutions to marginalised communities across Malaysia.

Institutional investors look to AI-powered solutions for enhanced trading signals

Many companies are conducting advanced research to leverage #AI's potential in solving financial market complexities, investing in deep tech, quantum computing, and energy innovation. Institutional investors benefit by gaining improved methods to capture, analyze, and extract insights from trading signals.

Malaysia’s GHL & JCB expand payment options across Malaysia, Thailand & the Philippines

GHL and JCB announce its strategic partnership, enabling the acceptance of JCB Cards on GHL’s merchant terminals in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.