Financial Technology
How banks can ensure customer safety in Gen AI adoption
How banks can ensure customer safety in Gen AI adoption
Gen AI is expected to add up to US$340b in new value to banks. But obtaining a slice of this will not be an easy process.
Laos, Vietnam ink MOU for cross-border QR code payment linkage
The MOU will facilitate the use of local currencies in retail payments in the two countries.
Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access
The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong...
Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024
Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.
Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo
Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to...
Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 draws record 66,000 participants
Participants came from over 150 countries and regions, from just 115 in 2022.
GCash now provides real-time forex rates, translates e-money according to currency
GCash users can use the e-wallet in 17 markets.
Swiss Fintech Rides High with Fresh Strengths – Time for Onshore Collaboration?
In economic & business cycles, asset prices gyrate from time-to-time. Many fresh opportunities also emerge from these cycles.
Digital loan platform Lendela secures $5m in funding round
Chocolate Ventures and Cocoon Capital led the round.
Singapore fintechs expand footprint in Australia through Project Lorikeet
The initiative aims to boost fintech trade and investment between Singapore and Australia.
The Growing Trend of Fintech Solutions in Asia's SME Sector
Survey Reveals Asian SMEs' Growing Interest in Fintech for Alternative Financing
Artificial Intelligence can fill the crevices in the banking industry: UnionBank exec
Other potentials of AI in banking could help reach broader markets in the underserved segment of the country.
KakaoBank buys 10% in Superbank, enters partnership to boost digital banking in Indonesia
Superbank is planning to publicise its mobile app later in the year.
Fintech funding in SEA freefalls 74% in Q3
Rising interest rates, macroeconomic factors, and fear of reduced startup valuation caused this downfall.
GCash operator Mynt buys payment platform from Globe for $41m
This comes ahead of plans for GCash to launch an IPO.
UOB assembles panel for sustainability advising
Industry experts were handpicked to lead the panel.
How tech disruption, branding innovation are shaping the future of finance: analysts
The afternoon sessions of ABF Summit 2023 saw analysts and bankers explore why tech and marketing are important to financial institutions.
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