FinTech

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Amartha, an Indonesian microfinance fintech platform, have developed an innovative funding solution to boost access to finance for women-owned micro-enterprises.

This partnership aims to strengthen investor protection in the digital asset space while supporting the development of Hong Kong’s digital asset market with advanced tech-enabled solutions.

The acceptance of three new mobile wallets, via Alipay+, comes as travellers return to the Philippines.

PT Super Bank Indonesia (Superbank) and Genesis Alternative Ventures (Genesis), Singapore-based venture lender, have launched a financing solution, with both entities committing up to IDR 600 billion ($39.38 million) to back innovative Indonesian startups.

Indian digital payments and financial services company PhonePe, has on Wednesday announced its foray into stock broking with Share(dot)Market, under its subsidiary PhonePe Wealth Broking Pvt. Ltd. Share(dot)Market elevates discount broking by providing market intelligence, quantitative research-based WealthBaskets, a scalable technology platform, and great…

Singapore-based fintech startup Qashier announced Wednesday that it has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round. The funding round was co-led by Delivery Hero Ventures, an independent venture capital fund backed by Delivery Hero, the world’s leading local delivery platform, and IFP Securities.

Funding Societies, the Singapore-based digital finance platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the Malay Vehicle Importers and Dealers Association of Malaysia (PEKEMA) and have entered into a collaborative effort to facilitate accessible financing through a digital financial platform. The collaborative agreement, formalized through this…

Chinese FinTech firm Ant Group has partnered Malaysian payment firm PayNet to promote payment for inbound and outbound Malaysian travelers. The partnership will enable all Malaysian e-wallets supported by PayNet to be accepted by Alipay+ merchants network globally in 2024.

FOMO Pay, a Singapore-based digital payment and digital banking solutions provider, has on Tuesday announced its strategic partnership with Notabene. The implementation of Notabene's end-to-end solution for global travel rule compliance enables FOMO Pay to further enhance its know-your-transaction (KYT) capabilities and highlights FOMO Pay's commitment to…

MFast, a financial services distribution network in Vietnam, has concluded its Series A funding round, led by Wavemaker Partners. The round also saw participation from new investors Finnoventure Fund I, managed by Krungsri Finnovate, and Headline Asia, along with existing investors Do Ventures, JAFCO Asia, and Ascend Vietnam Ventures.