The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated Asian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
Asian Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
RDVCC details fees & identity rules for virtual cards
Users must clear identity checks before opening RDVCC virtual cards, while deposits start at 35 USDT and card fees begin at $1.
Gkash unveils PAY.MY brand alongside merchant tools
The branding push underlines Gkash's ambition to bundle its merchant tools for stores, mobile sellers and online checkout into one market-facing identity.
Hyperlayer launches loan deposit feature for Morgan Stanley
Eligible borrowers at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management can now access securities-based loan proceeds in existing accounts, with spending rules enforced automatically.
Mamun raises USD $3 million to back Gulf-Asia trade
The Muscat-based platform will use seed capital to widen financing for exporters and importers caught in a USD $2.5 trillion trade gap.
HugoHub goes live in Pakistan with digital bank pilot
The pilot could help expand access to banking in a market where only slightly more than a quarter of adults had an account in 2024.
Multipolitan raises USD $2 million seed funding round
The funding will help launch a consumer app and widen services for wealthy clients as demand for cross-border mobility tools grows.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Ripple Treasury adds 24/7 returns for corporate clients
Broadridge holds third in IDC FinTech Rankings again
MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for production AI
Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits
CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Featured News
Expert Columns
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack
6 Industries that need address verification
The importance of data enrichment in financial services
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
Why Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Starts With Clean Data
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Fintech News
APAC businesses seek faster cross-border payment options
Surveyed firms across five Asia-Pacific markets say slow, costly transfers are disrupting cash flow, with 94% wanting an alternative rail.
ClickHouse expands with Xata deal into Postgres & AI
The deal aims to cut the operational sprawl facing companies as AI agents push analytics, transactions, monitoring and security onto one platform.
TBC Group posts record profit, unveils buyback plan
Capital returns are set to increase after TBC Group lifted third-quarter net profit to GEL 404 million and unveiled a GEL 50 million buyback.
Revolut hits USD $115 billion valuation after fundraising
The latest round gives the London-based fintech fresh backing as it pushes into new banking markets and reports rising profit and revenue.
Google Cloud pilot automates syndicated loan lifecycle
A proof of concept aims to cut settlement times and reconciliation work in syndicated lending, after modelling a USD $1.945 billion Term Loan B.
Braid raises USD $38 million to expand embedded connectivity
The cash will fund Braid's international expansion as it races to broaden carrier coverage and compete in a growing embedded connectivity market.
Hello Clever says payment success drops after two minutes
Merchants risk losing sales if checkout drags past two minutes, with Hello Clever's data showing success rates fall from 95% to 52%.
Candescent adds Memcyco to its banking marketplace
Banks and credit unions gain earlier warnings on phishing and account takeover as Candescent adds Memcyco to its marketplace.
Coupang & OpenAI host Singapore AI Grand Prix hackathon
The overnight contest drew 60 Singapore entrants and handed winners USD $13,000 in OpenAI API credits, with participants testing Codex on shopping tasks.
Arrowpoint taps Arcesium to support Asia expansion
The Singapore-based firm managing US$2 billion wants faster onboarding and new strategy launches as it scales across Asia and the Middle East.
LO:TECH raises USD $12 million to expand into US & Asia
The London trading firm will use the new funding to enter New York and Singapore, as tokenised assets and round-the-clock markets gain traction.
Liquidity Services taps Flywire for global payments
The change should cut reconciliation work and payment costs for a marketplace that spans buyers and sellers in more than 100 countries.
Hello Clever named in CB Insights fintech 100 list
The recognition underlines Hello Clever's expansion overseas as it builds cross-border payment infrastructure from New York to Sydney and beyond.
Harmony launches voice AI agent platform for sales teams
It aims to cut missed deals by automating complex sales calls, with early user Bright Car Finance reporting a 9% rise in closed business.
TNS adds smart routing to Payment Orchestration platform
The update is aimed at lifting approval rates and cutting costs for operators handling unattended payments, where failed transactions mean lost sales.
Orbital finds stablecoins cheaper than fintech rivals
The savings are often modest, with stablecoin FX matching institutional rates in many corridors and varying sharply by direction, provider and timing.
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Owlting flags 15-fold growth in OwlPay Harbor payments
Payment volume on OwlPay Harbor surged about 15-fold in six months as Owlting broadened its regulated cross-border network to more than 100 enterprise clients.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan launches Apple Pay for customers
The rollout gives TBC Bank Uzbekistan customers a faster way to pay in shops and online as digital wallets gain ground in the market.
HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong
More than 3.3 million PayMe users can soon use HSBC RedCoin for instant transfers and merchant payments, as Hong Kong tightens its digital asset rules.
TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network
The tie-up aims to curb failed cross-border transfers by letting banks check recipient account and wallet details before sending money.
Job Moves
Revolut names Singapore advisory board to aid Asia push
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
Lendela appoints new CFO & CTO to drive APAC expansion
Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions
Lendela appoints Frändén as Deputy CEO amid growth plans
NEXTGEN Group appoints Sanny Hadinata as Managing Director for Indonesia
