Featured FinanceGoBear acquires AsiaKredit to increase credit access in Southeast AsiaInternational Finance Business DeskMay 4, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 4, 2020 GoBear will introduce lending as a service to partners and enable them to offer loans to underserved consumers in the region... Read more
Featured LogisticsSE Asian logistics company Ninja Van secures $274 mn in fundingPritam BordoloiMay 4, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 4, 2020 Its list of investors include Zamrud, Carmenta Capital Management, GxH Investment among others... Read more
Banking FeaturedCovid-19 results in digital banking growth in the PhilippinesInternational Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 UnionBank recorded a 160% rise in daily sign-ups on its online banking portals... Read more
Banking and Finance Feature MagazineDigital banking in the Philippines: How long until super apps join in?International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 Southeast Asia’s digital banking wave has reached the Philippines and the Super Apps of the region are expected to enter the fray at some stage – the market is huge... Read more
Banking FeaturedPhilippines’ first digital bank Tonik to go live in JulyPritam BordoloiMarch 5, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 5, 2020 Tonik is 60% owned by Tonik Financial while the remaining 40% is owned by two Singaporean family offices... Read more
Banking FeaturedTonik secures $6 mn funding to launch digital bank in the PhilippinesPritam BordoloiFebruary 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 25, 2020 Investors who took part in the funding round include Insignia Ventures Partners and Credence partners... Read more
Banking FeaturedCEO: Further acquisitions a possibility for Union Bank in 2020Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020 The bank is focusing on expanding its digital presence... Read more
Featured Technology2019: Tech investment slumps 36% in Southeast AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 Tech investment in 2019 in Southeast Asia stood at $7.7 bn... Read more
Banking FeaturedCIMB Philippines virtual bank provides AI-backed onboardingPritam BordoloiFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020 While the process earlier took more than 15 minutes, now it can be completed in less than five minutes... Read more
Banking FeaturedPhilippines’ AgriNurture to provide digital banking servicesPritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 Earthright Holdings, ArgiNurture’s parent company, buys stake in Binangonan Rural Bank... Read more