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Innoven Capital announces first close of second China fund at $130M

InnoVen Capital, an Asian provider of venture debt for high growth, venture-backed technology companies, has unveiled the launch of its second China fund — InnoVen China Fund II, a USD-RMB Dual Currency Fund. The fund targets a total size of $250 million, and an initial close of approximately $130 million has been completed.

Malaysia to appoint PNB chief to lead country’s largest pension fund EPF – Reuters

EPF invests in a number of approved financial instruments which include Malaysian Government Securities and Equivalent; equities; loans and bonds; money market instruments; and real estate and infrastructure.

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HashKey Exchange partners Animoca Brands to elevate digital entertainment and Web3 ecosystem in Asia

HashKey Exchange, the licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong, and Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the metaverse, have on Tuesday announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership. The duo will collaborate to establish cooperative opportunities and strategic…

NayaPay partners Alipay+ to boost global payments into Pakistan

NayaPay, a Pakistan-based financial platform, has partnered with Alipay+, a cross-border digital payments and marketing platform operated by Ant International, to boost global payments into Pakistan.

Motorist secures strategic lead investor Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) in Series A round at $60M valuation

Motorist, a Singapore-based automotive technology solutions provider, has announced Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) as a strategic lead investor in its Series A funding round. Its existing investors through an AngelCentral Syndicate, have also followed on in this round.

Charge+ launches new fast charging station at Bangkok

Charge+, a Singapore-based electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, has expanded its operations in Thailand with the launch of a new direct current (DC) fast charging station in Bangkok. This new 120kW “Turbo” charging station is located at Sathon KFC drive-through in the heart of Bangkok’s Central Business District (CBD).

HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell collaborate to launch three custom indices to track digital assets worldwide

In a continued effort to equip investors with real-time, relevant data, HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, have introduced a suite of digital asset indices designed for investors seeking to add exposure to cryptocurrencies in their investment strategies.

Animoca Brands partners iCandy for ‘Snaky Cat’ launch

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has partnered Australian gaming firm iCandy Interactive Limited (iCandy) to unveil ‘Snaky Cat’ on Base, L2 incubated by Coinbase.

Malaysian stock exchange partners SSM to launch platform to facilitate SMEs fundraising

Bursa Malaysia Berhad has on Thursday launched the SME X Platform in collaboration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), to further support corporate fundraising and business investment opportunities.