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Revolut launches Revolut Business in S’pore, first market in Asia
Revolut is offering a free, three-month trial of two of Revolut Business’ four price plans. The Basic plan is free of charge.
August 06, 2024
Tech
Why the sentiment has changed for once hot fintechs
The US stock market surges and Nasdaq shines, but fintech struggles amidst rising interest rates and regulatory shifts.
July 11, 2024
Fintech
Asia Pacific saw largest y-o-y decline in fintech funding in 1Q2024: S&P Global Market Intelligence
Globally, fintech startups engaged in 529 funding rounds worth US$6.58 billion in 1Q2024.
April 15, 2024
Fintech
Singapore Fintech Association launches Project Tapir to identify local fintech companies keen on penetrating Malaysia
The project is in partnership with Malaysia-based venture capital firms, Artem Ventures and OSK Ventures International Bhd.
February 26, 2024
Fintech
Six of Hugosave’s offerings now Shariah-compliant certified
This provides Muslim clients access to financial tools grounded in their values and beliefs.
February 24, 2024
Fintech
Asia Pacific VC flow into fintechs dropped 27% y-o-y in 2023: S&P Global Market Intelligence
Globally, VC flows into fintechs dropped 42% y-o-y to US$35 billion.
January 17, 2024
Singapore Fintech Festival 2023
SFF 2023 spurs discussion on generative AI and the future of finance
MAS managing director Ravi Menon emphasised the need to focus on building a global public good payment utility system.
November 17, 2023
China Focus
Jack Ma-backed Ant's profit fell 65% due to RMB7 billion yuan fine
Ant’s profit would have grown to RMB9.6 billion excluding the fine
November 16, 2023
Singapore Fintech Festival 2023
MAS to release financial sector GenAI risk framework whitepaper in January
The framework will enable financial institutions to use GenAI in a responsible manner.
November 15, 2023
Singapore Fintech Festival 2023
Financial services will be more quickly impacted by language models, AI tech than other sectors: Tharman
It is important to think through and find ways to address the distributional consequences of the new technological revolution.
November 15, 2023