Tagged: digital finance

November 17, 2025 @ 9:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard  (NYSE: MA) and Thunes, the money movement Fintech, have teamed up to accelerate global funds transfers for banks, payment service providers and end-users by expanding stablecoin wallet payout capabilities. Via this latest collab, announced at the Singapore Fintech Festival, Mastercard Move will facilitate near… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to consumer protection, transparency, and innovation. Recent announcements highlight key developments: a thematic review exposing gaps in payment account offerings by financial institutions, and the launch of an academic journal to foster global supervisory… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent conversation with John Collison, President of Stripe, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), shared a vision for the future of capital formation and company governance. Armstrong predicts that these critical aspects of business and finance will increasingly move onchain, leveraging blockchain technology… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, a core banking provider, claims it is making significant progress in reshaping the financial services sector via strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. With a cloud-native, API-first, and modular platform, Tuum is enabling banks, fintechs, and businesses to deliver improved financial services. Recent developments, including… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 9:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to introduce stand-in capabilities for NETS electronic point-of-sales systems to enhance the resilience of digital financial services. MAS is also working with financial institutions to develop similar solutions for QR code payments, which have gained traction among consumers…. Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 1:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Southeast Asia’s Maybank has recently shared significant updates focused on advancing sustainability and social impact through innovative financial solutions and strategic partnerships. Recently, Maybank announced initiatives that underscore its commitment to fostering a sustainable and inclusive future across the ASEAN region. These efforts include providing… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech startup Slash, which is focused on redefining business banking, has successfully raised $41 million in a funding round, valuing the company at $370 million. The investment underscores investor confidence in Slash’s mission to disrupt traditional banking by offering customized financial services tailored to specific… Read More

April 12, 2025 @ 11:16 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Recent research from J.D. Power shows most retirement plan providers offer a poor digital experience to their customers. J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study is available here. Just 21% of retirement websites and mobile apps are living up to customer expectations for… Read More

November 24, 2024 @ 12:02 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Solidgate CEO Yuri Alekseev believes the return of Donald Trump to the White House could bring substantial changes in the digital payments landscape, given the administration’s commitment to deregulation. He said Trump’s previous term marked the biggest rollback in regulations since the 2008 crisis, including… Read More

September 7, 2024 @ 11:39 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

New research from data enrichment and payment services platform Tink suggests that consumers in the United Kingdom who use digital financial management tools are better off. They average an additional £37.08 better off per month, or £4451 better off per year, compared to pre-adoption. Today, as… Read More

August 3, 2024 @ 7:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) released a report titled “Digital Finance in the EU – Priorities for fostering resilient, innovative and competitive financial markets”, presenting its recommendations for supporting the development of capital markets and increased access to finance for the real… Read More

July 20, 2024 @ 10:25 pm By Michael Wong  |  

BigPay, the digital financial services division of Malaysia-headquartered Capital A Bhd, has expanded its operations to Thailand. The e-wallet service, which offers features ranging from trip savings to seamless global payments and real-time currency exchange, aims to enhance financial inclusion in the region. The launch… Read More

June 15, 2024 @ 8:58 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Even though credit card fraud is increasing in the United States, a report from security.org said it is still poorly understood. As more people use cards and spend digitally, it opens the door for fraudulent activity; in 2023, an estimated 52 million Americans suffered credit… Read More

April 27, 2024 @ 4:53 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has mandated ID verification for all digital transactions exceeding one million Uganda shillings ($260), according to local reports. Announced on April 19, 2024, through its official X account, this directive requires users to present a government-issued ID for transactions at… Read More

March 26, 2024 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment, the largest independent digital financial advisor, announced that Betterment for Advisors, its RIA custody division, is adding thousands of mutual funds to its custom portfolio construction menu for the first time. This launch coincides with the 100th anniversary of the mutual fund and provides… Read More

February 26, 2024 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, “furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.” This five-year initiative… Read More

December 10, 2023 @ 4:44 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a series of new initiatives in digital finance and capital markets, aimed at strengthening financial cooperation with China. These initiatives were unveiled at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Tianjin, co-chaired by Singapore Deputy… Read More

November 5, 2023 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, is pleased to announce its Pay-by-Bank services in North America will launch in early 2024 in partnership with Plaid, the digital finance innovator that makes it easy, safe and reliable for people… Read More

October 30, 2023 @ 6:11 am By Michael Wong  |  

YouTrip, a multi-currency digital payments platform in Southeast Asia, has successfully secured $50 million in its latest Series B fundraising round, according to an announcement. This round was led by Lightspeed, a global venture capital firm and a new investor in YouTrip, propelling the company’s… Read More

September 26, 2023 @ 9:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Funding Societies, also known as Modalku, Southeast Asia’s largest unified SME digital finance platform, has successfully secured $27 million in debt funding, led by private credit financier AlteriQ Global. Multi-family office Aument Capital Partners (ACP) and sustainability-focused fund Orange Bloom also contributed to this funding… Read More