FinTech

LenderLink secures $1.25M pre-seed funding to build high-tech real-time credit bureau in the Philippines

LenderLink Philippines, a fintech focused on improving credit data infrastructure, has raised $1.25 million in an oversubscribed seed round.

Google Pay rolls out integration of eWallets – ShopeePay and TNG eWallet in Malaysia

Google has on Tuesday announced the integration of ShopeePay and TNG eWallet (an Alipay+ Partner) with Google Pay in Malaysia, marking Google Pay's first eWallet integrations in Southeast Asia.

Singapore-based financial institution Penguin Securities secures MAS CMS license

Penguin Securities, a Singapore-based financial institution, has been granted a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

​​Juspay establishes Asia Pacific hub in Singapore

Juspay, a global payment infrastructure solutions firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Singapore.

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Taking control of your payments: Why payment orchestration is becoming a necessity

As e-commerce matures across APAC, the businesses that win will be the ones that offer seamless, local, and trusted payment experiences. Trying to stitch together a patchwork of PSPs manually is no longer sustainable.

AMRO sees fragmented systems, regulatory alignment, and cybersecurity as challenges for ASEAN regional payment connectivity

While ASEAN's regional payment connectivity (RPC) is making good progress, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) sees some challenges, including fragmented systems, regulatory alignment, and cybersecurity remain.

Stripe expands global partnership with Tencent to enable Weixin Pay on Stripe Terminal in 20 countries

Stripe, a global financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has announced an expansion of its global partnership with Chinese multinational technology conglomerate Tencent, making Weixin Pay — also known as WeChat Pay — available on Stripe Terminal in 20 countries.

IST partners NAPAS to enable digital payments in Vietnam

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) to enrich and boost the digital payment landscape in Vietnam.

TNG Digital partners Alliance Bank Malaysia to enhance lending options within GOfinance

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based integrated fintech player, has partnered with Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad to enhance lending options within GOfinance.

NAPAS brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Vietnam

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) has on Tuesday brought Apple Pay, a contactless mobile payment service offered by Apple, to its cardholders in Vietnam.