Tag: Asia
Asia has leapfrogged the West in FinTech, Synechron CEO says
Emerging markets in Asia have surpassed their Western counterparts when it comes to the adoption of financial technologies. Read more: www.cnbc.com
The LG G6 could get facial recognition via LG Pay
We've heard that LG will be releasing its own mobile payment platform on the LG G6 to rival the likes of Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Samsung Pay, but it could get a leg up on the competition. Read more: www.cnet.com
InComm partners with WeChat Pay parent Tencent
Prepaid products company InComm is helping to break down geographical barriers. Read more: finovate.com
PayPal extends partnership with Visa into Asia
PayPal Holdings Inc. and Visa Inc. said they are extending into the Asia-Pacific region a partnership that currently covers only the U.S. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Asian banks outline Blockchain use cases
Financial Institutions are eager to identify the commercial opportunity that blockchain technology can offer their business. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
FinTech’s influence in Asian markets grows
Several Asian countries are experiencing a growing effect of the fintech revolution. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Singapore and Abu Dhabi are working to promote FinTech
The MAS and the ADGM announced today that they’ve agreed to cooperate on projects designed to encourage the growth of fintech in both Singapore and Abu Dhabi Read more: www.techinasia.com
Myanmar’s MyPay in talks to acquire Singapore’s Fastacash
Two Southeast Asian payment companies are in serious acquisition talks and expect the deal to be done in the coming months. Read more: www.e27.co
P2P bitcoin marketplace Remitano expanding globally
Vietnam-based peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace platform Remitano is continuing its global expansion into the English-speaking market. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
FinTech robo advisor launches aimed at women in Asia
The Asian FinTech market is taking off according to Gina Heng, who has launched a FinTech platform aimed at helping women to manage their finances. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com