FinTech
Singapore fintech firm Aspire enters Hong Kong, positioned for further growth across Asia
Aspire, a finance platform headquartered in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced that the company has successfully obtained a money service operator (MSO) license issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department.
XTransfer partners TerraPay to provide enhanced cross-border payment solutions to global SMEs
XTransfer, the China-based business to business (B2B) cross-border trade payment platform, has on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, leading global money movement company.
More than e-commerce, PH’s Internet Transactions Act will propel even more demand for local fintech
More than e-commerce, the ITA promises to become a significant driver of the development of #fintech segments related to #ecommerce — digital-forward banking, #ewallets, and digital lending.
A new era of opportunities to watch post-Bitcoin halving
A new variety of #crypto-focused products are now available, but is the market ready?
Singapore fintech firm Osome raises $17M Series B funding
Osome, a Singapore-based finance admin platform for founders and small and medium businesses (SMBs), has on Friday announced it has concluded its Series B funding round with over $17 million in capital in a mix of equity and debt, from new and existing investors.
Alipay+ partners Thai Tourism to launch world’s first D-hub for tourists
Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology solutions operated by Ant International, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), have announced an expansion of their partnership with a series of new developments aimed at attracting more tourists to Thailand and enhancing their travel experience amidst strong travel demand.
Audax Financial Technology partners Paymentology to provide end to end cards-as-a-service solution
Paymentology, a next-gen global issuer-processor, has on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with audax Financial Technology (audax), a Singapore-based digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered Ventures, to provide end to end cards-as-a-service (CaaS) solution.
Streamlining payments: Using your social media profile to get paid
The integration of social usernames as payment aliases addresses the fragmented nature of #DigitalPayments, but it goes beyond simple convenience. The integration of #Web3 technology also involves smarter payment routing, which enhances the financial landscape by ensuring a more efficient and secure processing of payments.
Atome partners Taobao Singapore to introduce BNPL payment option for Taobao shoppers
Atome, a Singapore-based digital financial services platform, has announced its collaboration with Taobao Singapore to introduce its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) payment option for Taobao shoppers in Singapore.
Tencent-backed Airwallex courts Middle Eastern wealth funds – report
The firm has 60 licences and permits globally, in markets including Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the US.
