FinTech
Swiss fintech firm additiv expands APAC operations with new Indonesia office
Additiv, a Switzerland-based digital solutions and platforms for the financial services industry, has on Monday announced the opening of its new office in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the expansion of its Asia Pacific operations.
Singapore’s 129Knots launches with $10M investment led by Sing Fuels
Singapore-based fintech venture 129Knots has launched with a $10 million investment led by Sing Fuels.
The future of remittances: Innovation meets affordability in 2025
The convergence of #blockchain, #AI, and cross-border collaboration is charting a new course for global payments. Yet, at the heart of this transformation lies a simple but powerful vision: making financial services faster, easier, and more inclusive for everyone.
IFC invests $130M in Asialink to boost small-business lending in the Philippines
In line with its goal to ramp up financial inclusion in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced Tuesday it will provide up to $130 million in investment to Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC).
Malaysia’s Maybank Islamic appoints audax and AWS to drive digital transformation
Maybank Islamic Bhd, the Islamic banking arm of Malaysia's lender Maybank Group, has appointed Standard Chartered backed technology solutions provider audax Financial Technology (audax) as its strategic partner to spearhead the digital transformation of its banking services.
Singapore’s GFTN partners Odisha to establish Fintech hub in Bhubaneswar
Government of Odisha’s Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Global Competency Center in Bhubaneshwar Odisha to foster FinTech collaboration.
Dtcpay partners with Primer to expand stablecoin payments in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based digital payments provider dtcpay and global payments infrastructure firm Primer have on Monday announced a strategic partnership to facilitate seamless transactions across fiat and stable coins for Southeast Asian consumers.
UnionPay, BSN team up to boost digital payment in Malaysia with QR payment
Chinese payment firm UnionPay International (UPI) has announced a strategic partnership with Malaysia-based Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) to launch the UnionPay QR payment in Malaysia in the first half of 2025.
Thunes partners Hyperwallet to expand payout access for merchants across Asia-Pacific
Singapore-based fintech firm Thunes has welcomed Hyperwallet, a PayPal service for global payouts, as a member of Thunes’ Direct Global Network.
Vietnam-based ABBANK invests in Backbase to launch digital banking platform
Vietnam-based An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ABBANK) has invested in engagement banking firm Backbase to launch digital banking platform.
