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British fintech firm Icon Solutions, a pioneer in payment systems, has recently attracted attention from UBS, which has joined a funding round that also includes existing investors Citi and NatWest. This significant investment, announced in a press release on…
In an exciting collaboration, Swiss crypto specialist Sygnum Bank and Zurich-based fintech GenTwo are streamlining the process for institutions looking to launch crypto investment strategies. Announced on Thursday, this new partnership significantly…
As the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) draws to a close, it’s clear that this event has evolved from a modest gathering to Asia’s premier financial technology showcase, attracting over 70,000 attendees this year. The SFF has become a nexus for innovation,…
In a strategic move to enhance its global investment offerings, BlackRock has integrated technology from Zurich-based fintech company Investment Navigator into its Aladdin Wealth platform. This collaboration aims to streamline cross-border compliance and…
Partnership Between Tenity and GFTN to Propel Global Fintech Expansion Singapore and Switzerland Unite for Fintech Sovereignty In an exciting development for the fintech sector, Singapore-based Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) has teamed up with…
It seems rather paradoxical that Switzerland is both a hub for sustainability and an energy-gobbling blockchain hub. The latest data from Switzerland’s Department of Finance underscores the growing importance of blockchain and fintech for the country’s…
Although there was a slight slowdown in the Swiss fintech scene last year, there is still much to celebrate. In 2021, the number of fintech companies in Switzerland declined for the first time in six years, yet the volume of business increased, according to…
The Open Wealth Association is taking a big step toward a standardized digital interface for wealth managers by appointing a top UBS executive to its board. Switzerland’s largest bank is the seventh member of the Open Wealth Association, whose mission is to…
Switzerland and Singapore, the often called Switzerland of Asia, are looking towards financial sector digitalization. A conference slated for June in Zurich seeks to do just that. The Point Zero Forum» intends to bring public sector leaders together with top…
Digital receipts fintech Slyp has closed a $25 million Series A with the backing of Australia’s big four banks, and plans to use the fresh cash to launch new products and features on its platform. The oversubscribed funding round was supported by new…
The fintech-as-a-service provider is expanding Greater China coverage and offering company incorporation, business accounts, credit cards, and payments services from a single platform. Rapyd has acquired Hong Kong-based Neat, a cross-border trade enabling…
The region’s fintech firms brought in $3.5 billion in funding in the first nine months of 2021 – up more than three times compared to the whole of 2020. The rebound in fintech funding was driven by 167 deals including 13 mega-rounds, which accounted for $2…
CellPoint Digital, a fintech leader in payment orchestration, today announces the next leg of its partnership with Cebu Pacific, the largest airline in the Philippines. Cebu Pacific is one of the most successful low-cost airlines in the world, having flown…
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, largely out of public view since a regulatory clampdown started on his business empire late last year, is currently in Hong Kong and has met business associates in recent days. The Chinese billionaire has been keeping a low…
The governor of the country’s central bank said it would be taking more steps to curb monopolistic behavior among internet platform companies and strengthen consumer privacy and data security. We will continue to cooperate with anti-monopoly authorities to…
Union Bank’s fintech subsidiary UBX is expanding its operations in Singapore as it eyes growth in Asia. UBX, the financial technology venture studio and fund of Union Bank, hopes its Singapore headquarters will be a bridge for startups to enter the Philippine…
