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Singlife Calls Early-Stage Insurtechs to Join 2nd Edition Accelerator Programme - Fintech SingaporeFinancial services company Singlife has announced the launch of the second edition of its accelerator programme, Singlife Connect 2.0.

Singapore's Platform Workers Grapple with Financial Freedom, Retirement Planning - Fintech SingaporeA recent study has revealed that platform workers in Singapore face a number of financial challenges, including low levels of financial freedom, difficulty meeting monthly savings targets, and a lack

Singlife With Aviva Backs Local SMEs’ Digitisation With Grab, Google, Razer Fintech - Fintech SingaporeSinglife with Aviva launched "A Better Odyssey" to help promising SMEs in Singapore to digitalise and scale their operations.

Singlife and Microsoft Supports Budding Insurtechs to Adopt Generative AI - Fintech SingaporeSinglife has partnered with Microsoft to support high-growth insurance startups to adopt generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Singlife with Aviva, has launched InsurTech accelerator programmeAviva and Singlife have launched a new accelerator programme to support the growth of InsurTech startups in Singapore.

Singlife unveils partnership to bolster SME servicesServices include financial-related software and business insurance options

Fintech Nation

Meet 'Future of Fintech' Authors Varun Mittal and Dr. Lilian Koh at SFF 2023 - Fintech SingaporeThe book signing and meet the author sessions for "The Fintech Nation: Excellence Unlocked in Singapore" will take place at the SFF 2023.

Book Review: Singapore: The Fintech NationSingapore is a global fintech hub, but why, what does that mean, and do the authors' arguments stack up?

The FinTech Nation – Book ReviewIn a world where digital innovation reigns supreme, Singapore’s ascent to FinTech prominence is nothing short of extraordinary. With a reputation for integrity, a conducive business environme…

Singapore, the garden of innovation – exclusive interview with Varun MittalSingapore, the garden of innovation – exclusive interview with Varun Mittal

Digital Banks

Ant, Grab's venture and Sea to usher in Singapore digital bankingSINGAPORE, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab's venture with Singtel and internet platform company Sea Ltd have each won licences to run Singapore's first digital banks, in the city-state's biggest banking shakeup in two decades.

Digital banks to transform S'pore landscape for better, say expertsDigital banks will transform Singapore's financial landscape and benefit all stakeholders, experts said yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia reboots virtual bank license planThe central bank is restarting its V.B. program, but with revised guidelines focused on the proposed tech stacks.

The coolest digital banks around the world - ET BFSIMillions around the world are enjoying digital bank services and here’s why

Digital banks' 2021 test, from Singapore to Malaysia, the PhilippinesSingapore, Malaysia and Philippines have different financial needs. Yet, there are more similarities than differences in their digital banking frameworks

Insuretech

SMU to launch Singapore’s first-ever full certificate InsurTech course in partnership with TechFin ConsultingSingapore, 17 June (Thursday), 2021 - Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched Singapore’s pioneer advanced full certificate programme in InsurTech with TechFin Consulting today to upskill working professionals and undergraduates. With trainers hailing from Singapore’s FinTech community and homegrown leading InsurTech firm PolicyPal, SMU’s professional training arm SMU Academy will roll out the course from July 2021.

View: Insurance for the digital natives - ET BFSIVarun Mittal, FinTech Leader at EY Singapore breaks down how InsurTech models are evolving across different emerging markets and what's driving growth..

Payments

MC Payments blazes trail with SGX listingThe digital-payments company’s going public was grueling but worth it, says founder Anthony Koh.

Ant Group’s Mynt investment sweet despite sour patchThe Philippines’ no. 1 e-wallet operator Mynt might be Alibaba-backed Ant’s best SEA investment. But Mynt has had to learn to not rely on Ant

BI-FAST or be dead: Indonesia's new real-time payments systemE-wallets have grown into a US$13 billion industry in Indonesia, but bank transfers remain cumbersome. BI-FAST, promises to modernise things

Vietnam's mobile money pilot opens for telcos, but questions of viability remain | KrASIAWhile Vietnam's e-wallet providers are burning money, the Philippines have shown that telcos can be successful contenders in the space.

Vietnamese e-wallet Momo pushes super app plans with USD 100 million funding round | KrASIAIn Vietnam, use of cashless payments surged more than 500% in the first six months of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.

Imagine Paytm minus Alibaba - The Morning ContextExactly three years ago, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, on being asked about digital payments company’s funding plans in an interview with BloombergQuint, proudly said, “Mere paas ma hai, Jack Ma”, referring to the founder of Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group. Today, Sharma is trying everything to erase his company’s China connection from the memory

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