FinTech

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison partners Zurich Asuransi Indonesia to provide insurance offerings

The collaboration will utilize Indosat’s ecosystem of over 100 million users to offer protection solutions to various segments of society. Zurich will provide products through Indosat’s app, including reimbursement of postpaid bills and travel insurance for flight cancellations, lost luggage, and emergency medical needs.

TPG’s The Rise Fund leads strategic investment in Philippines’ BillEase

BillEase, a digital consumer finance platform based in the Philippines, has on Tuesday announced TPG's The Rise Fund has signed definitive documentation to lead a significant strategic investment in the company.

Malaysia’s Kenanga acquires 8 percent stake in Singaporean fintech firm Helicap

Malaysia’s independent investment bank, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (Kenanga Group) announced Monday that it has acquired 8 percent stake in Singaporean fintech firm Helicap Pte Ltd.

Singapore’s Validus secures up to $50M facility from HSBC to strengthen digital lending for MSMEs in Indonesia

Validus, a digital small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending platform headquartered in Singapore, has on Monday announced the establishment of a debt facility of up to $50 million from HSBC under the ASEAN Growth Fund strategy. The funding is aimed to support financial inclusion for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, addressing…

Digido : adoption of fintech services through mobile apps to reach nearly 80 percent in the Philippines by end of 2024

The adoption rate of financial technology in the Philippines through mobile apps among the population aged 15 years old and above may increase to 79.5 percent or approximately 66.4 million unique users by the end of 2024, new analysis from consumer credit service Digido revealed on last Thursday.

Ant International joins the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Project Ensemble Sandbox

Singapore-based fintech firm Ant International has announced its participation in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Project Ensemble Sandbox, focusing on “Liquidity Management”, one of its four main themes.

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Navigating Southeast Asia’s fintech frontier

As #SoutheastAsia's fintech landscape evolves, early-stage startups face both challenges and unprecedented opportunities. By laser-focusing on core competencies, embracing customer-centric innovation, and forging strategic partnerships, ventures can carve out their niche in an increasingly competitive #fintech market. The key lies in balancing visionary…

Malaysia’s FinKnight secures funding from First Move, Gobi Partners Affiliate to expand financial support for startups

Malaysia-based fintech firm FinKnight, formerly Beetle Knight Advisory, has secured strategic investment from First Move and Gobi Partners Affiliate to enhance financial services for startups and scaleups in Southeast Asia.

Singapore’s Amilo acquires Thailand’s Sivadon Logistics to accelerate growth

Amilo, a Singapore-based logistics firm, has on Thursday announced its acquisition of Sivadon Logistics in Thailand to accelerate growth.

Singapore’s DCS Innov acquires wallet-as-a-service platform HolyWally

Singapore-based DCS Innov, a subsidiary of DCS Fintech Holdings, has on Thursday announced the acquisition of HolyWally, wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) platform. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in DCS Innov’s global expansion plans, particularly into the United States and European markets,.