FinTech

Digital Economy

KKR to join US$500 mil funding for NFT creator Animoca, sources say

Animoca has more than doubled its valuation in just three months

Fintech

Investments in Singapore’s fintech industry hit five-year high in 2021 at US$3.94 bil : KPMG

Singapore saw record levels of investments in crypto and blockchain, with US$1.48 billion transacted across 82 deals in 2021.

Drivers of the future

China's understated moves on e-CNY belies its potential sway

With China’s share of global trade and power of its banks, CIPS stands a chance of becoming a viable alternative to SWIFT
Tencent and AIDF to jointly accelerate FinTech innovations in Asia - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Tencent and AIDF to jointly accelerate FinTech innovations in Asia

They will collaborate in the areas of research, education, and entrepreneurship.
Asset managers in Singapore grow AUM by 17% to reach new high of $4.7 trillion  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Asset management

Asset managers in Singapore grow AUM by 17% to reach new high of $4.7 trillion

Singapore's asset management sector's AUM grew by 17% in 2020 to $4.7 trillion.
Some commonly used fintech terms  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore FinTech Festival 2021

Some commonly used fintech terms

Some commonly used FinTech terms are highlighted.

Fintech

Singapore has grand ambitions to become a global crypto hub

"We don’t need 160 of them here. Half of them can do so, but with very high standards. I think is a better outcome."
Singapore FinTech Association and 10x1000 to nurture 100 local fintech talents - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Singapore FinTech Association and 10x1000 to nurture 100 local fintech talents

Participants will get to learn the foundations of fintech through a three-week online course

Fintech

Standard Chartered partners with NTUC Enterprise to set up digital bank

The Singaporean digital bank will be separately licensed and effectively compete against Standard Chartered itself.
Watchful eyes on North Asia as HSI sinks  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Right Timing

Watchful eyes on North Asia as HSI sinks

As China starts regulating fintech, big tech and education, the Hang Seng Index sinks
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