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...
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
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
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)
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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
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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