Connecting the dots in FinTech APAC的动态

This report identifies five pathways to attract VC investments and close existing fintech funding gaps across regions: Digital public infrastructure, regulatory clarity, support networks, local financial capacity, and sustainable growth strategies are key to closing fintech funding gaps. #fintech #funding #growth World Economic Forum FinTech Festival India Global Fintech Fest Singapore FinTech Festival The Digital Fifth Fintech School

?? Key Takeaways from Fintech Singapore's Article ?? Sea's MariBank, a licensed digital bank in Singapore, has witnessed strong adoption of its investment service, with its assets under management (AUM) exceeding S$200 million. ?? Here are the key highlights for Vietnam Fintech Festival readers to know: 1?? MariBank's investment service, Mari Invest, offers access to a range of investment products, including the Lion-MariBank SavePlus fund managed by Lion Global Investors. 2?? More than one-third of Mari Savings Account holders have explored Mari Invest, with many users increasing the assets they place with MariBank after experiencing the investment offering. 3?? Mari Invest is praised for its simplicity, transparency, and ease of withdrawal, which lowers traditional barriers to investing. 4?? The AUM figure represents the total market value of investments managed for the Lion-MariBank SavePlus fund, available exclusively through Mari Invest. This milestone achievement reflects MariBank's commitment to providing rewarding experiences for its customers and strengthening collaboration with Lion Global Investors. ?? Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/gkWKtWrK Stay updated with the latest fintech news with Vietnam Fintech Festival!

Singapore’s fintech market is set to soar, reaching US$13 billion!? Exciting times ahead for innovation and investment. Read News In Detail @ https://lnkd.in/d89ttyK9 #Fintech #Singapore #TechGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfFinance #TheSingaporeReview #Magazine

Cobre's $35M Series B, led by Oak HC/FT, joins a wave of recent investments in the region, including Xepelin's $111 million Series B, Kapital Colombia's $40 million Series B, and albo's $40 million Series C. These funding rounds highlight the growing investor confidence in Latin America's burgeoning fintech ecosystem. Cobre's impressive 6x growth since its last round, coupled with the success of other players like Xepelin, Kapital, and Clara, demonstrates the strong demand for innovative financial solutions in a region where digital transactions are rapidly gaining traction. What this means for the market: >LatAm's Fintech Scene is Thriving: The influx of capital into LatAm fintechs showcases the region's potential as a hotbed for innovation. Companies are tackling a diverse range of challenges, from B2B payments and treasury management to SME banking and neobanking.?? >Opportunities Abound: For VCs, this wave of investments signals a dynamic and rapidly evolving market. Keep a close eye on Latin America's fintech landscape as companies continue to disrupt traditional financial services and tap into the region's vast underserved population.? #fintech #LatinAmerica #B2Bpayments #venturecapital

Meet Revio: The Fintech solving enterprise payment problems in Africa for clients like MTN and Old Mutual South Africa Founded in 2022 by Ruaan Botha and Nicole Dunn, Revio is making waves by positioning itself as a comprehensive aggregator of payment and collection solutions, integrating a staggering 70 service providers. Revio's mission is no small feat: navigating a complex landscape of 166 different digital payment services, 42 currencies, and 781 million accounts across Africa. This complexity often makes it challenging for businesses to get paid by their clients or pay their suppliers. Revio steps in with a platform that seamlessly integrates 70 payment providers and manages currency conversions, easing the financial operations for its clients. And the strategy is paying off: since 2021, Revio has successfully raised nearly $6.4 million in funding, attracting heavyweight investors like Sequoia Capital and Partech from the seed stage onwards.

We speak with Chonladet Khemarattana, the President of the THAI FINTECH ASSOCIATION ! Chonladet Khemarattana is the Thailand CEO of Webull Securities, a leading online brokerage platform. He oversees the business's strategy, operations, and growth in the Thai market. Chonladet has two decades of experience in capital markets, with a focus on investment innovations, such as robo-advisor, algo trading, and digital assets. Chonladet is also the President of the Thai Fintech Association, a non-profit organization that promotes and supports fintech development in Thailand. He collaborates with various stakeholders, such as regulators, start-ups, incumbents, and academics, to foster a conducive fintech innovation and adoption ecosystem. Chonladet’s mission is to make Bangkok a Fintech Hub. ABOUT THE RESILIENT PODCAST Get ready to dive into the exciting worlds of #Business, Entrepreneurship, and #Technology with us. We'll be chatting with incredible #Founders, #Entrepreneurs, and C-Suite #Executives, not just learning more about their existing businesses but also digging deep into their personal and professional journeys. Brace yourself for the epic tales of overcoming #Challenges and achieving #Success! Our freestyle format ensures #Lively, #Authentic, and #Enjoyable Conversations that'll leave you #Inspired and #Excited for the future! ABOUT THE HOST Neil Tan has over 20 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Development and Partnerships -- across Banking (HSBC, Deutsche Bank), Management Consulting (BCG) and Industry (Philips Electronics, Siemens). Neil is the Managing Partner at @Tsunami Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping #FinTech, #ArtificialIntelligence, #DigitalAsset, and #Web3 firms expand, grow, and scale in the Asia Pacific Region. Prior to this, Neil served as the CEO of Neptune Digital, an award-winning blockchain start-up under the Cyberport Incubation Program (#CIP). He was previously the Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific in the Digital Partnerships & Innovation Team at @HSBC, where he focused on Banking-As-A-Service (#BaaS) and #EmbeddedFinance. Neil is the Chairman of the FinTech Association Hong Kong (#FTAHK) and a Member of the Hong Kong Government Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development (Web3 Task Force). He is also a Steering Committee Member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (#HKTDC) and a Conference Ambassador of the Hong Kong Tourism Bureau (#HKTB). SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS Amazon: https://lnkd.in/grD93gQF Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gPxpZr5i Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gMMqRPDu YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g_CjuRhx #ResilientPodcast #Founders #Entrepreneurs #Fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Blockchain #Cybersecurity #BigData #Web3 #Crypto #DigitalAsset #VirtualAsset #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gbqANY3C

From Pandemic Pivot to Fintech Powerhouse: The Xente Journey with Allan Rwakatungu: In this insightful interview, we speak with Allan Rwakatungu, CEO of Xente, a fintech company that has been making waves in Uganda's rapidly?...

???Fintech deals down from 20 last week and 39 the week prior??? This week proved to be diverse in the FinTech sector, with 15 funding rounds representing 11 different countries. ???Key Highlights: Total Funding: $620m raised, with $365m from Octane’s securitisation deal. Global Representation: Countries with two deals each included the UK, Israel, and Ireland. Notable Deals: Octane: $365m (PayTech, US) Partior: $60m (PayTech, Singapore) NALA: $40m (PayTech, Kenya) Interestingly, the US recorded only two deals this week, a rare occurrence. The UK’s FinTech sector has struggled in 2024, with a 60% drop in deal activity in H1 compared to H1 2023. However, the average deal size increased to $20.7m from $15.1m. ???Top Subsectors: PayTech: 5 deals, including the top three deals of the week. CyberTech: 5 deals. WealthTech: 3 deals. Other Sectors: Marketplace lending (1), Data & Analytics (1). This week also saw deals in Singapore (Partior), Kenya (NALA), India (Dezerv), Italy (Exein), Germany (Lemon.markets), Canada (Clutch Technology), and Paraguay (BucksApp). ?? Read more about this diverse week in FinTech funding: https://lnkd.in/dey8-Pub #FinTech #Investment #Funding #GlobalTrends #PayTech #CyberTech #WealthTech #Innovation #FinancialServices #MarketTrends

While e-wallets have seen positive growth to represent 9% of the Philippines Fintech Map 2023, the landscape remains largely dominated by GCash (Mynt - Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) and Maya. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g6x8xrbu #Fintech #Philippines #startup #financialinclusion #digitalbanking #lending #payments

I attended the launch of the Portugal Fintech Report 2024 by Portugal Fintech at the The Fintech House today, where Fintech founders shared their inspiring fundraising journeys, and explained that discipline and timing are key to navigate the evolving Fintech environment - especially when dealing with major players now investing in this sector. After 2023's downturn, it is good to see that the market is growing and that new and exciting opportunities will arrise. There is definitely a case for optimism in Fintech and Portugal is well positioned to act as a hub for innovation in a new wave.