Financial Technology
SEA's digital economy to reach $263b in gross merchandise value
SEA's digital economy to reach $263b in gross merchandise value
Key drivers include increased digital engagement and monetisation strategies.
Banks, telecoms risk commoditization without super apps expansion
Banks and telecom companies face relegation to basic service providers unless they enhance their ecosystems.
Singapore draws New Zealand startups with fintech boom
Common goals and strategic location drive NZ expansion into Singapore.
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2024 Winner: Silverlake Axis Sdn Bhd
Sara Ismail, Head of PR, Marketing & Corporate Communication at Silverlake Axis, unveils the company's groundbreaking strategies in navigating the...
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...
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.
Hang Seng rolls out brokerage-free stock investment service programme
Customers may trade the first $300,000 or equivalent of Hong Kong Stocks.
Fintech firm trains sales teams uniquely from competitors
Acrisure provides an educated path for its salespeople, making sure they get engaged.
Tempered adoption of AI tools may spell greater leap for fintech firms
Expert underscores generative AI’s strength in streamlining front-of-office work, but banks on human expertise for in-depth development.
Asian fintechs to outpace global competitors; China posts tepid growth
S&P Global’s latest report shows Asia’s fintech growth may be gradual for 2023, but small and emerging economies will keep the region steady.
Did digital banks fail to disrupt?
Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.
UnionBank wins big at the 2021 Asian Technology Excellence Awards
The bank secured the Philippines Technology Excellence Awards for E-Commerce - Financial Technology and AI - Financial Technology categories.
AirAsia's BigPay secures $100m from South Korean conglomerate
The funding is just one step closer to BigPay’s ambition to be the largest challenger bank in SEA.
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