Vietnamese fintech F88 secures $6 mn funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020 F88’s investors include Mekong Enterprise Fund III and Granite Oak... Read more
Singapore-based fintech Wallex secures funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 10, 2020 The startup will also use the funds to enhance its core offerings... Read more
Philippines-based fintech Ayannah announces merger with India’s ECAPPritam BordoloiJune 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 9, 2020 The new entity will be called Ayannah Global and will be headquartered in Singapore... Read more
DIFC invests in four startups as part of $100 million fintech fundInternational Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020 The authority seeks to support companies looking to expand into the Middle East, Africa and South Asia... Read more
Latam’s fintech sector is booming this yearInternational Finance Business DeskJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020 In February, Chilean startup Global66 received $3.25 mn from UK investor Venrex to further expand across Latam... Read more
Africa’s is booming with an increased number of fintechsInternational Finance Business DeskMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020 According to the International Monetary Fund, the continent's informal economy is conducive to startups with a pool of unbanked and underbanked population... Read more
Singaporean fintech Gobear secures $17 mn funding to fuel expansionPritam BordoloiMay 27, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 27, 2020 The funding round was led by returning investors Walvis Participaties and Aegon N.V.... Read more
Japan’s MUFG to close 40% of domestic branches by 2023Pritam BordoloiMay 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 21, 2020 The bank plans to adopt more cost-cutting measures in response to the coronavirus crisis... Read more
Ant Financial invests $73.5 mn in Myanmar fintech Wave MoneyPritam BordoloiMay 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 20, 2020 Wave Money will use the funds to improve financial inclusion in Myanmar... Read more
KoinWorks secures $10 mn funding to help SMEs raise funds onlinePritam BordoloiMay 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 19, 2020 The funding round for KoinWorks was led by Lendable... Read more