Financial Technology
Debia Enters a New Era of Growth with Strategic Investment from Newland Digital Technology
Investment by the Shenzhen-listed technology group strengthens Debia's technology capabilities and accelerates its ambition to become a leading digital payments platform across ASEAN. SINGAPORE, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Debia Pte. Ltd. ("Debia"), a Singapore-based financial technology compa...
Hana Bank Subsidiary GLN Expands QR Payment Network for International Travelers to Korea
* Partnership with Coocon adds 500,000 Seoul Pay merchants, bringing GLN's QR payment network to approximately 1.5 million merchants across Korea * QR payment transaction volume and value by inbound international travelers increased approximately 1,000% in the first half of 2026 compared with ...
STARTRADER Provides Update on Trustpilot Review Profiles
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARTRADER is in ongoing discussions with Trustpilot about a proposed consolidation of its existing review profiles into a single listing. The matter remains under discussion, and no timeline for completion has been confirmed. STARTRADER confirms that the...
ADFX Advances Global Growth Through Intelligent Trading Technology and Client-Focused Innovation
SYDNEY, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ADFX is advancing its global development strategy through continued investment in trading technology, client engagement and international brand visibility. A key milestone is the launch of Mobile App V4, developed as part of the broader ADFX Intelligent Trad...
Longbridge Singapore wins "InvestTech Initiative Award - Singapore" at the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026
Recognition underscores Longbridge's pioneering vision as the world's first AI-native broker, setting a new benchmark for investing in the AI era. SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Securities (Singapore) ("Longbridge Singapore"), an AI-powered online brokerage, has been named the...
Lianlian DigiTech Receives Highly Commended Recognition at CorporateTreasurer Awards 2026 for Cross-border Payment Solutions
HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lianlian DigiTech has received a Highly Commended distinction in the "Cross-border Payment Solutions" category at the CorporateTreasurer Awards 2026 for its innovation in cross-border payments, extensive global service network, and end-to-end digital ...
Nucleus Software and FPT Launch FinnOne Neo® 9.0 and FinnAxia® 9.0 at the First Nucleus Synapse Vietnam
Dual-platform launch advances AI-powered lending and connected transaction
banking as Nucleus Software strengthens its long-term commitment to Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucleus Software
Thailand Ready to Welcome 191 Countries to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group
Showcasing Thai Soft Power to the World BANGKOK, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand jointly proclaimed Thailand's readiness to host the "2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group". This premier global economic and ...
IIFL Capital partners with Flytxt to leverage Agentic AI for sustainable AUM growth
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flytxt
Quant Hedge Fund Alpha2Fund Announces 100 Million Yuan Proprietary Investment as 25 Hedge Funds Join July Self-Investment Wave
BEIJING, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ningbo Alpha2Fund Investment Management Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership) — a well‑known quantitative private fund manager (hereafter referred to as Alpha2Fund) announced on July 19 that based on its confidence in the long-term development of China'...
Mitrade Earns AI Award While Keeping Australian Traders in the Decision Seat
MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CFD broker Mitrade
MONDEVITA ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN UNDERSCORE DISTRICT, PARENT OF MAGLIANO, IN SECOND STEP OF NEW ITALIAN LUXURY PLATFORM
MILAN, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MondeVita acquired a strategic majority position in Underscore District, the Milan based brand accelerator behind Magliano, GR10K and multibrand retailer WOK Store. The deal is the second step in MondeVita's plan to build a new Italian luxury platform, adding b...
VT Markets Redefines Gold Trading Hours with Launch of XAUUSD247
* New product lets clients trade gold CFDs 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with lower costs and built-in risk controls SYDNEY, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/
-- VT Markets
Former Bank of Singapore CEO, Bahren Shaari, leads Mentor List expansion across APAC to Singapore.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate mentoring platform, Mentor List, today highlighted the growth of its invitation-only Mastermind program, expanding to Singapore under the guidance of Chair Bahren Shaari, former Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Singapore and one of the nation's ...
Mintoak acquires Middle East-headquartered fintech ICC Loyalty
* Acquisition expands Mintoak's footprint across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia, strengthening its ability to help banks unlock new revenue opportunities beyond payments * Combined business generates over US$30 million in annual revenue with a profitability margin exceedin...
NYSE Content Update: Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess in $6 Billion Deal
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins...
American Express' Shop Small Returns for its Seventh Year to Celebrate and Support Local Businesses in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express today announced the
launch of its Shop Small campaign for the seventh year in Singapore, part of
its global initiative to support local businesses.
HKEX Launches 5-Year China Government Bond Futures
HONG KONG, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) the launch of its Five-Year China Government Bond (CGB) Futures contract, marking a significant step forward in the development of Hong Kong's fixed-income and currencies ...
XTransfer Named to CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, is proud to announce it has been named,for the first time, to CNBC's 2026 list of the World's Top Fintech Companies (Payments Segment). The inclusion not only recognises XTransfer's ong...
Cathay United Bank and Indovina Bank Bring Together Business Leaders to Strengthen Corporate Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUBHCM), in collaboration with Indovina Bank Ltd. (IVB), hosted the CONNECT 2026 Seminar in Hanoi, themed "Unlocking Growth Through Resilience." The event attracted more than 80 corporate leaders, CFOs, treas...
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