Financial Technology
Indonesian fintech SkorLife raises $4m in seed funding
The funding aims to promote responsible borrowing and fair credit practices in Indonesia.
Indonesian fintech SkorLife raises $4m in seed funding
The funding aims to promote responsible borrowing and fair credit practices in Indonesia.
Australia-based CoinJar lays foot on US grounds
The CEO remains confident despite regulatory risks.
Zubin Rada Krishnan joins BigPay as group CEO
The company plans to launch in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines within the year.
Digital finance platform Funding Societies has disbursed $3b of funding to SMEs
The company offers lending, payments, and collections services.
Global fintech funding down in 2022: S&P
S&P Global expects fintech funding to rebound in 2023
Filipinos spent over 4 million hours using e-wallets in 2022: study
The country’s growing population will push the active user base higher.
Did digital banks fail to disrupt?
Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Nomura cuts entertainment budget; crypto bank Silvergate closes down
And Bank of America CEO says he and the bank are “capitalist” as anti-ESG critics gain steam.
Southeast Asian banks’ well-placed to ride fintech’s digital disruption: Moody’s
Supportive regulation, digital investments, and fintechs slowing growth will play to banks’ favor.
Philippines central bank OKs use of international sim for GCash services
The beta launch will be available for 1,000 users in Japan, Australia, and Italy.
Fintechs scale back and fold as funding channels dissipate
The high interest rate, low growth environment has made VCs and private equities more selective on where to invest
Taiwan’s FSC accelerates financial cybersecurity measures with new action plan
Some measures include appointing Chief Information Security Officers.
What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle
Asian Banking & Finance spoke with industry experts and crypto leaders to learn how the exchange's bankruptcy affected the industry.
Fintechs pivotal to achieve $275t capital needed for successful sustainable transition: study
From 2026 until 2050, $9.2t a year in capital spending is needed to achieve net zero goals.
Intent vs ability: Why lending models must be revised to foster financial inclusion
Current mechanisms leave out SMEs and MSMEs from accessing much-needed credit.
Singapore named one of top countries with most fintech unicorns
The Lion City ranked ninth and named amongst the world’s fintech capitals.
Hong Kong banks offer up to 30% salary raise amidst talent crunch
Talents for in-demand roles can clinch salary increments as high as 30%.
Thought Leadership Centre
In Association with
In Association with
In Association with
Most Read
1. DBS and OCBC expected to deliver steady Q1 net profits 2. HK-based fintech KPay expands operations to Singapore 3. Endowus launches full-service digital wealth platform in Hong Kong 4. SC Ventures, ENGIE Factory back conservation financing venture 5. Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB SingaporeResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Jul
04
Jul
04
Jul
04
Events
Jun
24
Event News
Event News
HSBC Hong Kong shines at ABF Retail Banking Awards
![HSBC Hong Kong shines at ABF Retail Banking Awards]()
Co-Written / Partner
The bank has been a digital and transformation pioneer in the industry.
The bank has been a digital and transformation pioneer in the industry.
Videos
Partner Sites
Thought Leadership Centre
In Association with
In Association with
In Association with
Most Read
1. DBS and OCBC expected to deliver steady Q1 net profits 2. HK-based fintech KPay expands operations to Singapore 3. Endowus launches full-service digital wealth platform in Hong Kong 4. SC Ventures, ENGIE Factory back conservation financing venture 5. Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB SingaporeAwards
Jul
04
Jul
04
Jul
04
Events
Jun
24
Commentary
Beyond the Hype: Building Trust in Generative AI for a Secure Financial Future
Empowering green growth through sustainable finance in Bangladesh
The Transformative Power of Finance for the People