Financial Technology

Ant International Highlights Democratising AI and Strengthening Trust in 2025 Sustainability Report

* With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, providesglobal account services to 1.6 mn SMEs, and helps over 30 mn underserved businesses and individuals access qu...

2026-05-12 19:23 2969

Longbridge Cafe Coming to Singapore: From an App on Your Phone to a Presence in Your City

SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Securities, the AI-powered online brokerage trusted by investors across Asia, today formally announced its first physical location in Singapore. The renovation hoarding at Guoco Tower in Tanjong Pagar has now been unve...

2026-05-12 14:00 2784

As CFD Brokers Expand Card-Based Payment Use Cases, Vantage Moves Early with Virtual Card Service

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As CFD platforms evolve beyond market access, account-linked services and card-based payment use cases are increasingly integrated into fintech.Vantage Markets has launched the Vantage Virtual Card, an account-...

2026-05-12 12:33 1846

New SMU Master's Programme Prepares Talent for AI-Driven Economic Roles

MDSE responds to growing need for professionals who can interpret, not just build, AI models SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched the Master of Data Science in Economics (MDSE)

2026-05-12 11:59 3300

Tonik Becomes the First Standalone Digital Bank in the Philippines to Achieve Profitability

Built on Lending, Not on Users. Powered by the Strongest Unit Economics in Philippine Banking. MANILA, Philippines and SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonik, the holder of BSP Digital Banking License No. 001 and the Philippines' first standalone digital bank, has reached a defining miles...

2026-05-12 10:15 4022

Huawei Empowers Regional Synergy at the 2026 APAC Eco-Partner Summit in Thailand

BANGKOK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A premier industry summit concluded today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), gathering hundreds of industry leaders and experts from over 7 key regions, including Mainland China, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, to forge a...

2026-05-11 17:04 3425

Tencent Cloud Partners with Ryt Bank to Deliver AI-Powered Banking in Malaysia

HONG KONG, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced it has partnered withRyt Bank , the world's first AI-powered bank in Malaysia, delivers a conversational banking experience for everyday payments. LeveragingTencent Cloud...

2026-05-11 14:00 3375

Longbridge Names Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Marking a New Chapter for the AI-powered digital Brokerage

SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge , the AI-powered digital brokerage, has appointed Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, effective 5 May 2026. Chia brings more than 18 years of experience in financial services and was instrumental i...

2026-05-11 13:48 2509

Multi Investment accelerates its diversification strategy following a CHF 480 million capital raise

GENEVA, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a significant capital raise of CHF 480 million, Multi Investment confirms its position as a dynamic player in international investment. The company, which has already supported several businesses worldwide, is now entering a new strategic phase focuse...

2026-05-07 20:10 2806

Gigs Enters Asia-Pacific with Landmark ShopBack Partnership, Powering Embedded Travel Connectivity to Asia-Pacific's Leading Rewards Platform

Launch marks Gigs' first major Asia-Pacific customer and one of the most ambitious embedded connectivity rollouts in the region, as the company extends its category leadership from the US, Europe and Latin America into Asia-Pacific. SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigs, the operating syste...

2026-05-07 10:00 4381

J.S. Held Appoints Jessica Larson as Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation

New enterprise-wide role to scale adoption, innovation, and governance of advanced technologies NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces the appointment of Jessica Larson as Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation.  In this role, Jessica will unify...

2026-05-07 09:07 3252

ATFX Breaks New Ground with USD 1.09 Trillion in Q1 2026 Trading Volume

HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX recorded USD 1.09 trillion in total trading volume during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Finance Magnates Intelligence Report. This marks a historic milestone for the company, representing the first time it has surpassed the trillion...

2026-05-06 16:00 2506

Former Visa Asia Pacific Executive David Tay Joins YeahPay as Global Vice President

SINGAPORE, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YeahPay, the international payment brand under YEAHKA (9923.HK), has appointed David Tay, a former senior executive at Visa Asia Pacific, as Global Vice President, tasking him with overseeing the strategic direction and product ecosystem development of YEAHK...

2026-05-06 12:22 5436

Ultima Markets Celebrates 10th Anniversary

10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow. EBENE CYBERCITY, Mauritius, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultima Markets Ltd ("UM"), authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, marks its 10th anniversary under the theme, "10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow." Since 2016,...

2026-05-06 06:46 2951

Capital Group Announces Plans to Open First Office in the Middle East

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Group, one of the world's largest and leading active investment managers, today announces plans to establish its first office in the Middle East, in ADGM. The firm expects the Abu Dhabi office to formally open later this year, subject to regulat...

2026-05-05 19:54 2758

ADX welcomes Morgan Stanley as the first international investment bank Remote Trading Member, expanding global access to Abu Dhabi's capital markets

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announced that Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank and financial services company, has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member — enabling Morgan Stanley's ...

2026-05-05 15:49 3997

Thunes and Vodacom Tanzania Unite to Power Cross-Border M-Pesa Payments Across China and Uganda

Collaboration revolutionises trade & financial convenience for Tanzanian merchants and consumers SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes , the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has joined forces with Vodacom Tanzania, the country's leading telco co...

2026-05-05 14:00 3531

ADGM Announces Rokos Capital Management's Abu Dhabi Office Opening Following Authorisation

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, today announced that Rokos Capital Management (RCM) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi after receiving its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSR...

2026-05-01 17:09 6276

Startup Moldova Summit 2026 spotlights Moldova's rise as a startup gateway to European markets

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Startup Moldova Summit 2026 showcased Moldova's growing position as a startup destination for capital, talent and EU market access, bringing o...

2026-05-01 06:35 6332

EquiLend Launches Enhanced US Mark-to-Market Solution, Bringing Centralized Pricing and Automated Marking Directly to Its Platform

New solution streamlines daily mark-to-market workflows and reduces operational complexity for securities finance market participants NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EquiLend

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