Fintech
Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts
The central bank master accounts are often likened to bank accounts for banks
UK fintech Wise makes US trading debut with dual listing
Billionaire Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley’s Andreessen Horowitz and UK-based Baillie Gifford were among its early investors
Brazilian payments unicorn Ebanx makes South-east Asia push
Investments for this year’s expansion will be financed by the firm’s cash on hand
Payments infrastructure – not apps – will define South-east Asia fintech’s next decade
Four critical developments point to where payments in the region are heading next
Fintech player Aspire taps JPMorgan to help companies with forex conversions
They will initially focus on multiple currencies, including the pound, Singapore and US dollar
Local fintech startup HomePay looks to bring greater security to Singapore’s renovation industry
Its mobile app reduces the risk of scams by protecting homeowners through an escrow-payment system
Jack Ma-backed Ant’s profit falls 91% on AI spending, fair value
The firm invests in AI to drive a new growth chapter after a regulatory crackdown ended two years ago
Backed by Alibaba, Singapore’s MetaComp aims to be ‘Asia’s Revolut’ for businesses
With its focus on transaction banking, fintech firm sees itself as builder of broader industry’s infrastructure
Singapore remains bright spot for Airwallex as revenue doubles in 2025: Apac GM
This is the second year the payments company has experienced a doubling of revenue growth in this market
Brazilian payments unicorn Ebanx focuses on Asia-Pacific with upcoming Singapore headquarters
Firm expects total payment volume growth of 30% in the region this year
