Singapore FinTech Festival

Mbanq and The Financial Policy Council Teach Wealth Creators How to Create Their Own Digital Banking FinTech

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Personal Finance, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Fintech, Credit union, Singapore FinTech Festival, Partnership, Financial technology, Bank, Creative industries

This interactive conference for wealth creators and curious professionals will showcase how to join the financial industry starting at the very top as a founder and owner of a digital banking FinTech, brought to you by the people who know how to do it best.

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This interactive conference for wealth creators and curious professionals will showcase how to join the financial industry starting at the very top as a founder and owner of a digital banking FinTech, brought to you by the people who know how to do it best.
Mbanq has already created and operates over 50 banks, FinTechs and Credit Unions in partnership with its clients.
Wealth creators take notice the worlds top FinTech professionals will teach aspiring entrepreneurs about the realities of the digital financial world.
Followed by networking.

Alipay+ Unveils its PLUS Moment at Singapore Fintech Festival: Merchant Coverage Doubles as Global Brands Embrace Seamless Shopping Experience

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102006239/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102006239/en/
Alipay+s global merchant coverage has more than doubled over the past six months to over 2.5 million, according to Angel Zhao, President of International Business, Ant Group.
Angel Zhao, President of International Business, Ant Group, shared the vision of Alipay+ and its latest developments at the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) Thursday.
While many of you are familiar with the success of Alipay in China, Alipay+ is not another SuperApp we are launching globally.
Alipay+ is developed by Ant Group, the owner and operator of Alipay, one of the worlds leading digital open platforms.

AI Spera to Showcase CTI Search Engine at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

AI Spera, the provider of AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform, is currently attending the Singapore Fintech Festival 2022, showcasing their newest and most advanced solutions to cybersecurity.

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AI Spera, the provider of AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform, is currently attending the Singapore Fintech Festival 2022, showcasing their newest and most advanced solutions to cybersecurity.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102005549/en/
AI Spera is introducing the Cyber Threat Intelligence search engine, Criminal IP and Attack Management Solution, Criminal IP RMR at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 (Photo: Business Wire)
They are introducing the Cyber Threat Intelligence search engine, Criminal IP, with special highlights given to their Attack Management Solution, Criminal IP RMR.
Criminal IP, the comprehensive Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine, is a dedicated tool for identifying cyber threats.
About AI Spera: AI Spera is a leading member in the Cyber Threat Intelligence field, with products based on AI and machine learning technology.

HashKey Capital Singapore Secures In-Principle Approval for the Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Friday, November 4, 2022

("HashKey Capital Singapore", and together with its affiliates, the "HashKey Group") announced at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 that it has received its in-principle approval for the Capital Markets Services ("CMS") license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") as a licensed fund management company (LFMC).

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("HashKey Capital Singapore", and together with its affiliates, the "HashKey Group") announced at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 that it has received its in-principle approval for the Capital Markets Services ("CMS") license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") as a licensed fund management company (LFMC).
When granted, the CMS license will allow HashKey Capital Singapore to conduct fund management services from Singapore.
HashKey Capital Singapore, part of HashKey Capital, prides itself as a company which takes the next step in bringing digital assets closer to mainstream institutional adoption.
"Once the CMS licenseis granted, HashKey Capital will be able to offer its services to institutional and accredited investors.

PingPong to Launch in Singapore, Strengthening Regional Coverage and Providing Innovative Payment Solutions to Southeast Asia customers

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PingPong ("the Company"), a global payment solutions provider, debuts at Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2022 (2-4 Nov 2022) to present its latest one-stop payment services and comprehensive cross-border solutions for online merchants, financial institutions, technology platforms, and enterprises. During the event, the company also announces that it is applying for a Major Payment License in Singapore and plans to launch in Singapore upon receiving approval from the regulator.

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A pioneer in providing end-to-end payment solutions for global cross-border businesses, PingPong offers global e-commerce sellers the ability to manage multiple currencies in a single, secure platform across the U.S.,Europe, andAsia.
PingPong is strengthening its coverage inSoutheast Asiaat a time when buying and selling habits in the region have changed profoundly following the unprecedented challenges of the global pandemic.
Cyrus Tong, Regional Chief Compliance Officer,said, "At PingPong, we have helped hundreds of thousands of customers expand their business globally.
We are one of the largest payment and digital trade solution providers serving more than 1 million global customers.

StraitsX and Grab pilot use of Purpose Bound Money during Singapore Fintech Festival 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Singapore, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StraitsX , a part of Southeast Asia Digital Financial Services Group, Fazz , and Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, today announced they will be testing the issuance of Purpose Bound Money (PBM) in the form of commercial digital vouchers during the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2022.

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Singapore, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StraitsX , a part of Southeast Asia Digital Financial Services Group, Fazz , and Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, today announced they will be testing the issuance of Purpose Bound Money (PBM) in the form of commercial digital vouchers during the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2022.
GrabPay, Grabs payment service, is working with StraitsX and digital currency payment gateway TripleA to support the last-mile settlement of PBM.
Building on the work StraitsX has done with the Singapore dollar stablecoin, XSGD, the issuance of PBMs further demonstrates how blockchain technology and stablecoins can be applied in real-world scenarios.
PBM is explored as part of Project Orchid, building upon the concept and capabilities of both programmable payment and programmable money.

Airwallex enables merchants to accept Buy Now Pay Later payment option through partnership with Atome

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Leading global fintech platform Airwallex today announced a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality in partnership with Atome, Asias leading BNPL brand.

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Leading global fintech platform Airwallex today announced a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality in partnership with Atome, Asias leading BNPL brand.
In addition to BNPL, Airwallex also offers its merchants multi-currency card-based payment solutions with Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay, as well as over 20+ local payment methods across Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
With this partnership, millions of customers across the region can now shop and pay through flexible deferred payments at Airwallex merchants.
This will help Airwallex merchants grow conversion rates and basket sizes, while increasing customer payment choice and flexibility, said Jeremy Wong, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Atome.

EPAM Continuum Releases Third Annual Consumer Banking Report - Revealing Shifting Trends Facing the Banking Industry

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Continuum, the integrated business, technology and experience consulting practice of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), today announced the release of its third annual Consumer Banking Report — revealing how customers' evolving attitudes, needs and expectations are reshaping the industry and changing how banks compete to deliver services in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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"Today's banking and financial services organizations are experiencing economic volatility, consumer confidence challenges, competitive pressures and unpredictable geopolitical conditions," said Balazs Fejes, President of EU and APAC Markets at EPAM.
Twenty-two percent of respondents reported using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, while 21% reported purchasing insurance through various point-of-sale processes.
The entrance of FinTechs and non-banking companies into the financial services sphere is contributing toward an unbundled and fragmented banking experience.
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EPAM Continuum's annual Consumer Banking Report summarizes how these emerging trends, attitudes and behaviors could influence banking's future across multiple demographics and geographies.

Pundi X Announces XPOS Web 3.0 in Singapore Fintech Festival

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

To help accelerate mainstream Web 3.0 adoption, blockchain solutions startup Pundi X is excited to announce the release of XPOS Web 3.0 in Singapore Fintech Festival 2022.

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To help accelerate mainstream Web 3.0 adoption, blockchain solutions startup Pundi X is excited to announce the release of XPOS Web 3.0 in Singapore Fintech Festival 2022.
"We see our work with the XPOS Web 3.0 as a big step in revolutionizing what we own," concluded Pundi X CEO and co-founder Zac Cheah.
Pundi X will showcase the XPOS Web 3.0 at the Blockchain Association Singapore Pavilion during Singapore Fintech Festival from November 2-4 2022.
Pundi X has also been selected as one of the top 50 Innovative Fintech Startups in 2018 by KPMG and H2 Ventures, cool vendors in blockchain business by Gartner, and top 10 fintech leaders by Singapore Fintech Association.

PingPong to Launch in Singapore, Strengthening Regional Coverage and Providing Innovative Payment Solutions to Southeast Asia customers

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

A pioneer in providing end-to-end payment solutions for global cross-border businesses, PingPong offers global e-commerce sellers the ability to manage multiple currencies in a single, secure platform across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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A pioneer in providing end-to-end payment solutions for global cross-border businesses, PingPong offers global e-commerce sellers the ability to manage multiple currencies in a single, secure platform across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
PingPong is strengthening its coverage in Southeast Asia at a time when buying and selling habits in the region have changed profoundly following the unprecedented challenges of the global pandemic.
Cyrus Tong, Regional Chief Compliance Officer, said, "At PingPong, we have helped hundreds of thousands of customers expand their business globally.
We are one of the largest payment and digital trade solution providers serving more than 1 million global customers.