Financial Technology

Will the fintech revolution threaten underspending Malaysian lenders?

Alibaba and Tencent, which command significant e-payments market share, could pose a big challenge.

Will the fintech revolution threaten underspending Malaysian lenders?

Alibaba and Tencent, which command significant e-payments market share, could pose a big challenge.

Indonesian P2P lenders to disburse $30.63b in loans by 2024

The rapid growth of e-commerce will support alternative lending options.

Learn how this CEO is rethinking microcredit

Stefano Virgilli talks about Pocket Money’s role in plugging the funding gap for borrowers who failed to get access to the formal financial system.

Investment Made Easy - LINE Securities, a New Mobile Investment Service in Japan

The Emerging Mobile Investment Service Launched in Japan LINE Corporation launches the LINE Securities, a mobile investment service, August 20, 2019...

Fintech investments into China hit $60.1b in 2014-Q1 2019

Payment and remittances companies snapped up $24.7b in funding.

Internet banking transactions in Korea hit record high in 2018

The number of transactions broke the 100-million mark for the first time.

Ping An's fintech unit mulls Singapore virtual banking license

OneConnect received a virtual banking license in Hong Kong earlier this year.

Citi API connectivity platform hits over 150 million API calls

The bank has also moved over $26b for clients using a set of over 50 unique APIs.

MAS opens applications for new digital bank licences

Interested parties have until 31 December to submit applications.

How Singapore fintech Cashwagon serves Asia's underbanked

In July, Cashwagon launched a cash pick-up option in the Philippines.

P2P money transfers take off in underbanked Myanmar

Market leader Wave Money has amassed around 7 million subscribers.

Chart of the Week: Korea's internet-only banks still sparring for market share

The two players only account for 0.6% of the loan market in Q1.

Why you shouldn't miss the ABF Digital & Open Banking Conference

Top executives from Standard Chartered, Revolut and EY will attend the prestigious event.

UnionBank's UBX Philippines ties up with Ping An to build blockchain-enabled platform for MSMEs

It will cover various services such as multi-channel loan applications, credit assessment, and loan disbursements.

Virtual banks may only account for less than 1% of Singapore loan market by 2022

Retail upstarts may account for 0.3% market share and wholesale challengers will take 0.9% of the market.

How GoBear makes financial comparison easy for the everyday consumer

Its platform matches users with financial products like insurance, credit cards, and trade finance.