Tag: Fintech

1_Fintech startup Elevate raises US$5m in funding, offers competitive foreign exchange rates for Filipino freelancers_11zon
Fintech startup Elevate raises US$5m in funding, offers competitive foreign exchange rates for Filipino freelancers
Manila, Philippines – London and Dubai-based fintech startup Elevate has announced that it has successfully secured US$5m fund to expand its operations in the Philippines. The company has raised a total of US$10m in equity and debt from investors since 2021, which includes Y Combinator, Goodwater, Global...
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Thunes, Pomelo join forces to advance cross-border finance, money transfer solutions
Singapore – Thunes, a financial services firm, has recently announced that it has partnered with Pomelo, a credit-powered remittance and credit card issuer to introduce an international money transfer solution from the United States to the Philippines.  In this partnership, the two are set to...
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1Cotti Coffee to expand its global footprint with Adyen’s payment solutions
Cotti Coffee to expand its global footprint with Adyen’s payment solutions
Singapore – Aiming to support the coffee chain’s global expansion, financial technology firm Adyen has recently announced its strategic collaboration with Cotti Coffee.  This partnership will utilise the company’s single platform by expanding its payment methods across the coffee chain’s small-format...
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DBS names tech veteran Eugene Huang as new chief information officer
Singapore – Financial services firm DBS Group Holdings has recently announced the appointment of veteran technologist Eugene Huang as the company’s new chief information officer, effective today, May 10, 2024.  Eugene will join the DBS group executive committee as a member and report to Piyush...
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Why SMEs risk falling behind Southeast Asia’s digital revolution
The payments industry has been on an extraordinary trajectory. It’s not just digital wallets and alternative payments that are growing – even more traditional forms, such as credit and debit cards continue to thrive. A recent report from PWC found that digital payments using e-wallets amounted to $22...
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Asia-Pacific leads highest payment transaction accounting to 52% of global total: report
Singapore – In 2023, Asia-Pacific recorded the highest payment transaction value, amounting to a total of US$29,063b, accounting for 52% of the global total. This is according to the latest report by market research firm Euromonitor International. Data from the report found that the convenience of...
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Soft Space, JCB International forge partnership to introduce first JCB payment gateway in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Global fintech company Soft Space has announced recently that it has partnered with JCB International, bringing together the first JCB payment gateway in Malaysia.  This strategic partnership capitalises on JCB’s extensive global network and Soft Space’s tech expertise, aiming...
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Singaporean shoppers prefer smart technologies for online payments: report
Singapore – With Singapore at the forefront of payment trends, the latest report by financial technology firm Adyen revealed that Singaporean shoppers exhibit higher comfort levels with smart technologies like self-checkouts and QR codes compared to shoppers on a global average.  In this report,...
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Bridging the gap: AND Global’s Khos-Erdene on achieving financial access and inclusion across Southeast Asia 
With the ascent of digital banking, reaching the underbanked is amongst the first challenges that most fintech and financial institutions encounter. This growing challenge of achieving financial inclusion encompasses a significant portion of the region’s population, underscoring the necessity for strengthening...
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Fasspay, UOB Malaysia join forces to offer cashless payment solutions for delivery riders
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Aiming to offer advanced payment solutions to delivery riders across the country, financial services company Fass Payment Solutions has recently launched a strategic partnership with UOB Malaysia.  This collaboration offers J&T Express riders the opportunity to use...
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