FinTech
Thailand’s Gulf Energy to apply digital bank license with partners, including telco giant AIS, Krungthai Bank – report
Bank of Thailand said interested applicants can submit their application for a virtual bank license to the central bank from March 20, 2024 to Sept 19.
March 22, 2024
Singapore’s Thunes expands strategic collaboration with Visa
Thunes, a Singapore-based cross-border payments company, has on Thursday announced its deepened strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, aimed at enabling new endpoints in key markets across Asia and Africa.
March 22, 2024
Airwallex : 54% of global consumers expect to increase international online shopping amount over next 6-12 months
54 percent of global consumers expect to increase their cross-border purchasing over the next six to twelve months, global payments and financial platform Airwallex and consulting firm Edgar, Dunn & Company said Thursday.
March 21, 2024
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Indonesia’s GoTo foresees breakeven in 2024 after first quarterly profit
Indonesian biggest tech firm GoTo has foreseen its 2024 group adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to breakeven after achieving first quarterly profit.
March 20, 2024
Country Builders Bank partners India’s fintech firm Kiya.ai to advance banking infrastructure
Country Builders Bank, Inc. (CBB), a rural bank in the Philippines, has on Monday announced its strategic collaboration with Kiya.ai, a fintech firm based in India, to advance its banking infrastructure.
March 19, 2024
IFC report urges FinTech firms to target women customers in emerging markets for financial inclusion
The survey findings also show that women still make up a minority of FinTech portfolios, with 63 percent of the lending-focused FinTech firms reporting that women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make up less than a quarter of their portfolio.
March 18, 2024
Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments by 2025 – report
Five ASEAN member countries, namely Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines, signed a memorandum of understanding on payment integration between the countries in 2022 and began interaction in several areas.
March 15, 2024
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Navigating the startup journey: Strategies for team recruitment and retention
In the tumultuous journey of launching a startup, assembling a capable team stands as one of the most critical challenges. Seeking individuals who share your passion for the venture can be a game-changer. That enthusiasm not only fuels their dedication but also provides your #workspace with positivity and creativity. Both are essential traits to have when…
March 13, 2024
Singapore’s insurtech firm bolttech & stc Group forge strategic collaboration in the Middle East
bolttech’s collaboration with stc Group will provide stc’s customers with innovative, embedded device protection offerings through a technology-enabled experience, the companies said in a joint statement.
March 12, 2024
Indonesian FinTech unicorn Xendit expands to Thailand
Xendit, a unicorn startup based in Indonesia, has entered the Thai market by offering comprehensive digital payment solutions and embedded finance, aiming to enhance the growth potential of Thailand’s digital economy.
March 12, 2024