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Marcel’s Weekly APAC Newsletter | 2024 #31 Weekly APAC news up to Wednesday, 31st of July 2024 HEADLINES/Featuring: XTransfer, EBANX, Westpac, BlinkPay, iGoDirect Group , Visa, ConnectID, Ant Group, HSBC, And more! #fintech #fintechnews #fintechindustry #bnpl #payments #paymentservices #banks #banking #bankingindustry #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #crypto #openbanking #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintechstartup #venturecapital #vc

Marcel’s Weekly APAC Newsletter | 2024 #30 Weekly APAC news up to Wednesday, 24th of July 2024 HEADLINES/Featuring: Airwallex, Visa, Mashreq, Volt.io, GoCardless, Tonik, , XTransfer, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), RC365 Holding Plc And more! #fintech #fintechnews #fintechindustry #bnpl #payments #paymentservices #banks #banking #bankingindustry #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #crypto #openbanking #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintechstartup #venturecapital #vc

Marcel’s Weekly APAC Newsletter | 2024 #29 Weekly APAC news up to Wednesday, 17th of July 2024 HEADLINES/Featuring: ACI Worldwide ,Visa, XTransfer, GoCardless, ICE InsureTech, Fave, Netbank, Dragonpay Corporation And more! #fintech #fintechnews #fintechindustry #bnpl #payments #paymentservices #banks #banking #bankingindustry #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #crypto #openbanking #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintechstartup #venturecapital #vc

Marcel’s Weekly APAC Newsletter | 2024 #28 Weekly APAC news up to Wednesday, 10th of July 2024 HEADLINES/Featuring: SoftBank Group Corp., Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Alipay, Wirecard, OceanBase, Dallas Venture Capital And more! #fintech #fintechnews #fintechindustry #bnpl #payments #paymentservices #banks #banking #bankingindustry #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #crypto #openbanking #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintechstartup #venturecapital #vc

Paxos approved to issue stablecoins in Singapore. Paxos has received full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer Digital Payment Tokens and has lined up DBS Bank as its primary banking partner for cash management and custody of stablecoin reserves. Authorised as a Major Payments Institution, the licence enables Paxos to issue stablecoins in line with MAS’ upcoming stablecoin framework. Singapore becomes the third market, alongside the US and United Arab Emirates, that Paxos and its related entities are approved to issue stablecoins. Walter Hessert, head of strategy at Paxos, says: “Stablecoins issued in accordance with standards set by a regulator like MAS - known for its rigorous regulatory standards - represent a significant step towards democratising access to commerce and financial services. Source: https://lnkd.in/ei9riHaf Sign up for more news updates like this in our daily newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eskQx7Ym #fintech #banking #partners #stablecoins #tokens #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #fintechnews

Marcel’s Weekly APAC Newsletter | 2024 #27 Weekly APAC news up to Wednesday, 3rd of July 2024 HEADLINES/Featuring: Paxos, Flipkart, super.money, Atome, FundPark, HSBC, GXBank, Pomelo, Shinhan Card, 카카오뱅크 Kakaobank And more! #fintech #fintechnews #fintechindustry #bnpl #payments #paymentservices #banks #banking #bankingindustry #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #crypto #openbanking #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintechstartup #venturecapital #vc

Indian FinTech deal activity drops by a third in Q1 2024 Key Indian FinTech investment stats in Q1 2024:   ► Indian FinTech deal activity reached 56 funding rounds in Q1 2024, a 33% drop from Q1 2023 ► Indian FinTech companies raised a combined $653m in Q1 2024, a 37% reduction YoY ► Lending Technology was the most active FinTech subsector in Q1 2024 with a 22% share of deals Source: FinTech Global 

Marcel’s Weekly APAC Newsletter | 2024 #26 Weekly APAC news up to Wednesday, 26th of June 2024 HEADLINES/Featuring: Airwallex, Paywatch, Pine Labs, Travel Wallet 트래블월렛, Corpay, Revolut, Atome, HSBC, FundPark, GXBank, Binance, Brankas And more! #fintech #fintechnews #fintechindustry #bnpl #payments #paymentservices #banks #banking #bankingindustry #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #crypto #openbanking #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintechstartup #venturecapital #vc

Brankas and Global Finteq team on Lending-as-a-Service in the Philippines. Brankas and Global Finteq have announced a strategic partnership to launch one of the first Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) platforms in the Philippines. Established banks, rural banks, and even non-traditional financial institutions are now able to lend at scale as existing loan products can now exist outside of the traditional channels such as physical bank branches or websites. Any platform managing customer funds can transform into a one-stop shop for new loan applications and in-app loan servicing, fostering “platform stickiness” as users are encouraged to repeatedly transact and increase deposits on these platforms. This translates to revenue growth for both lenders and lending partners. The new platform leverages Brankas’ multi-bank APIs and Global Finteq’s 30-year expertise in developing loan management solutions. Source: https://lnkd.in/ersfTfhm Sign up for more news updates like this in our daily newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eskQx7Ym #fintech #banking #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #fintechnews

In a bold move to transform the travel finance landscape, leading payment solutions provider TravelPay partnered with Australian FinTech innovator Pelikin Travel Money to introduce TravelPay Money. This cutting-edge, digital-focused alternative to traditional foreign-currency travel cards promises unmatched benefits for Australian travel agents and their clients. TravelPay Money is designed with the modern traveller in mind. It offers the best-in-market 22-currency wallet functionality, effortless and free sign-up, and long-term commission-earning opportunities for travel professionals. The platform is equipped with flexible marketing options, including custom QR codes and web widgets, enabling agents to create personalized customer experiences seamlessly. Security is a top priority for TravelPay Money, with 3D Secure (3DS) technology providing an extra layer of protection. This ensures peace of mind for both businesses and their clients, allowing them to focus on enjoying their travel experiences without financial worries. Source: https://lnkd.in/eEqv5XDE Sign up for more news updates like this in our daily newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eskQx7Ym #fintech #banking #apac #financialtechnology #financialservices #fintechnews