Hong Kong’s Qupital secures series B2 funding to fuel market expansion and product innovation

Qupital, a Hong Kong-based data-driven financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the new economy, has on Thursday announced its new Series B2 financing round funded by a consortium of new and existing investors from Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Qupital said in a statement that the fresh capital injection will be instrumental in scaling its securitization facility…

India to lead worldwide consumer growth with 31% of new consumers; digital economy to surpass US$1 trillion in LatAm and Africa

Clients in major rising economies like Brazil, India, Kenya, and Nigeria are pulling the global digital market up by paying online purchases with instant payments, transfers, and other alternative payment methods – including for B2B transactions Cards are still strong in digital, with high penetration of domestic brands and debit bringing new consumers to the online sales world, points out the…

Crescendo Lab Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Elevating Data Security for 500+ Companies Globally

TAIPEI, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies are increasingly transitioning to digital operations. When selecting and integrating MarTech solutions, the focus on information security has also grown significantly. Crescendo Lab, the leading global provider of all-in-one conversational commerce solutions, has announced the attainment of ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security…

Baozun Announces US$20 million Share Repurchase Program

SHANGHAI, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX: 9991) ("Baozun," the "Company" or the "Group"), a leading brand e-commerce solution provider and digital commerce enabler in China, today announced that the Company's board of directors has authorized the management to set up and implement a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20…

Four top investment themes for growth & income opportunities in Asia according to HSBC

HSBC Global Private Banking has identified four top investment themes to capture the attractive growth and income opportunities in Asia, the banking unit said in a statement on Monday. These are the themes: (1) Reshaping Asia’s Supply Chain “We launch this new high conviction theme, as the driving forces of geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and technology restrictions are…

Leading with Lifestyle: How Timo Digital Bank is Changing the Financial Game in Vietnam?

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a pioneer in digital banking services, Timo has long been on a mission of continuously setting the benchmark. Starting from free bank transfers and ATM withdrawals 8 years ago, Timo since has focused on connecting communities and fostering sustainable growth through social banking and enabling customers to live a richer life. Timo's goal…

Analytic Edge launches SaaS marketing analytics platform Analytic Edge Qube

SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytic Edge, a leading provider of marketing and sales analytics solutions, announced the launch of Analytic Edge Qube, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that provides companies with an all-in-one toolkit for marketing analytics.The Analytic Edge Qube platform brings together a comprehensive suite of solutions including – Demand DriversTM for…

Razer Merchant Services enhances payment flexibility through partnership with BillEase

Philippine-based consumer finance app BillEase has announced its collaboration with Razer Merchant Services (RMS), a division of Razer Fintech. The duo said in a statement on Monday that this strategic alliance aims to revolutionize the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) landscape by integrating BillEase's flexible payment solutions into RMS's extensive merchant network. The collaboration arrives…

ARKLYZ AG ACQUIRES LLOYD SHOES GMBH FROM ARA AG

LLOYD Shoes GmbH is sold by Ara AG to Arklyz AG, a growing powerhouse in the sports and lifestyle sectors. Arklyz will provide strategic support and resources to further strengthen and grow LLOYD's wholesale, omnichannel and international business. SULINGEN, Germany, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arklyz AG, based in Stans, Switzerland, becomes the new owner of LLOYD Shoes GmbH, Sulingen. Arklyz…