FinTech
Singapore’s Tyme raises $250M in Series D funding round led by Nubank
Tyme Group, the Singapore-based multi-country digital banking group, has on Tuesday announced that it has raised $250 million in Series D funding round led by Brazilian neobank Nubank.
Maybank expects e-commerce/on-demand services growth for Singapore internet firms to be sustained over the medium term
Maybank Investment Bank said Monday that it expects core e-commerce/on-demand services growth of internet companies in Singapore to be sustained over the medium term owing to under-penetration.
Building a neobank: The future of financial services
The rise of neobanks marks the beginning of a new era in #FinTech — one that is more agile, user-first, and more responsive to the needs of today’s consumers. By leveraging the right technologies, prioritizing security, and staying flexible, #Neobanks have the potential to reshape the traditional financial services industry.
1337 Ventures Invests in Malaysian neo banking platform Vircle
1337 Ventures, through its 1337 Accelerator Fund I, has announced its investment in Vircle, a Malaysian neo banking platform focused on transforming financial literacy for children.
Singapore’s KAST secures $10M in seed round led by HSG, Peak XV Partners
KAST, a Singapore-based financial-technology platform built on stable coins, has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round is led by HongShan Capital Group (HSG) and Peak XV Partners.
Australia’s Airwallex reports 83 percent revenue growth across APAC
Australian digital payment firm Airwallex said Wednesday it has reported strong year-on-year revenue growth across its Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Ant International sees robust growth across pillar businesses of payments, digitalization & inclusive financial services in 2024
Based in Singapore, Ant International provides partners across industries and markets a comprehensive range of digital payment and financial technology solutions. It is committed to driving inclusive growth through open collaboration and continuous innovation.
Ant International joins Swift’s network interoperability reference implementation program to explore innovations in cross-border treasury management solutions
The program is a pre-pilot designed to improve payment transparency in cross-border payments, by exploring the business scenarios on cross-border end-to-end transactions tracking through banks, PSPs and tracking on e-wallet use cases.
From AI to sustainability: The trends defining tech in Asia-Pacific in 2024
Explore the defining tech stories of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific region, as TNGlobal highlights groundbreaking advancements in AI, notable startup funding, sustainability initiatives, and corporate realignments. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of technology and innovation, positioning the region as a global leader in progress and…
MAS and ABS launch electronic deferred payment solutions in mid-2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have on Thursday announced that two new payments solutions will be launched in mid-2025 to support the transition to e-payments for both corporate and retail cheque users.
