Tag: Singapore

Japan and South Korea are playing a catch-up game to Singapore when it comes to FinTech, but there is reason for optimism. Read more: e27.co

Singapore-based soCash has raised $600,000 to let users get cash from shops rather than ATMS. The investment comes from angel backers. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

The surge of financial technology in Singapore and Malaysia has encouraged two prominent regional law firms to establish dedicated FinTech practices. Read more: www.finews.asia

Financial inclusion-focused payments startup OOjiBO has raised $3.6m in a Pre-Series A round led by Centurion Private Equity. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Singapore-based auto marketplace Carro has picked up $12m in funding to pump into its FinTech division. The round’s lead investor is undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Singapore-based venture fund SeedPlus has raised $2m to back early-stage businesses around Asia from from World Bank member IFC. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Singapore-based FinTech startup Invictus has partnered with IBM to leverage their cloud and blockchain tech. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com

Digital River World Payments announced it is working with First Data to offer online merchants a full-service, turn-key solution for processing in-country payments. Read more: www.businesswire.com

IOB Singapore is looking to modernise its regulatory reporting tech. Read more: www.bankingtech.com

The framework enables FSA and MAS to refer FinTech companies in their countries to each other’s markets. Read more: www.finextra.com