Financial Technology
Wahed Appoints Mohsin Siddiqui as COO to Lead Regional Expansion
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wahed Inc. (Wahed), a global Islamic fintech company, announced today the appointment ofMohsin Siddiqui as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his appointment at Wahed, Mohsin was with the UK–based RegTech company ComplyAdvantage serving as its Chief Revenue ...
Concerns over economic downturn persist in ASEAN amid inflationary environment while digital banking and payment channels usage showed encouraging trajectory based on latest UOB Consumer Sentiment Study
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB's flagship ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS) 2023 has found that rising inflation and increased expenses fuelled fears of an economic downturn in ASEAN, while adoption and usage of digital banking and payment channels saw ebullient growth. Over ...
Nagad leads the digital payments revolution in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nagad, the world's fastest-growing mobile financial service (MFS) provider, has led a revolutionary transformation inBangladesh's financial landscape. Through its people-centric products and services, the company has reshaped the way people handle...
Budget Direct Insurance Invites Drivers to Compare and Enjoy Free* Car Insurance
SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Direct Insurance, a leading
online insurer for car, motorcycle, and travel, has just launched an exciting
new challenge that aims to revolutionise the way local motorists perceive car
insurance. In a bold initiative,Budget Direct Insurance
SS&C Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Iress' Managed Funds Administration Business
Acquisition strengthens SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions offering inAustralia WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the managed funds administration (MFA) business from Iress, a...
Lirunex Empowers Traders in China, Thailand, and Vietnam with Comprehensive Trading Services
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lirunex
The Argentine Football Association announces XTREND as Sponsor of the Argentine National Team
HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Argentina Football Association (AFA) and International licensed forex brokerXTrend today announced their sponsorship agreement for the Argentine National Team. This agreement will allow XTREND to promote and become a regional sponsor for the Argentine N...
Mengxiang Technology selects Wolters Kluwer CCH® Tagetik corporate performance management expert solution for comprehensive budget management needs
SHANGHAI, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in
professional information, software solutions, and services, today announced
that Mengxiang Technology has selected CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance
Management
Vymo achieves a Net Promoter Score of 54; becomes one of the highest-rated enterprise SaaS platforms in the world
Vymo's Net Promoter Score has increased by 19 points as a result of
implementing a more user-friendly and intuitive mobile interface that aims to
improve productivity bottom-up and optimize sales processes.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vymo
The "Digital Wallet Race" Intensifies as Banks and Fintechs in Asia and Around the World Invest in Insurance: Chubb Survey
* Strong consumer demand accelerating adoption of digital insurance offerings globally, withAsia and Latin America leading the pack * Banks and fintechs are bullish on embedded insurance: majority expect offerings to comprise 10% or more of revenue in just three years SINGAPORE, Aug. 16, 202...
The "Digital Wallet Race" Intensifies as Banks and Fintechs in Asia and Around the World Invest in Insurance: Chubb Survey
* Strong consumer demand accelerating adoption of digital insurance offerings globally, withAsia and Latin America leading the pack * Banks and fintechs are bullish on embedded insurance: majority expect offerings to comprise 10% or more of revenue in just three years SINGAPORE, Aug. 16, 2023...
Robo adviser Stockspot receives strategic investment from Mirae Asset to support continued growth and industry transformation
SYDNEY, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The provision of excellent quality and low-cost investing advice is set to be ramped up inAustralia after Stockspot, Australia's first and largest robo-adviser, has today received a major strategic investment from Mirae Asset Global Investments. The tra...
Musoni and Brankas Team Up to Enhance Credit Scoring and Corporate Financing in Asia
YANGON, Myanmar, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musoni System
Visa's survey reveals need for integrated payment solutions in Asia Pacific's public transport sector
* Fourty-four per cent of Asia Pacific commuters will use different forms of public transportation if they can pay with a single payment method, signalling the need for a seamless payment experience * Fifty-eight per cent of commuters prefer a one-stop digital service for advanced booking and...
Driving Impact Innovation: Optty achieves B Corp Certification, Global evolution of Payments Technology, and Mastercard "Priceless Planet" Coalition Alliance
SINGAPORE, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optty
Fundiin Solidifies Its Position As The First And Only Buy Now Pay Later Provider On Shopify Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than a year of partnership with Shopify Vietnam, Fundiin's impact remains significant as it establishes itself as the initial and sole provider of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services integrated into Shopify's payment system inVietn...
TerraPay Group Expands Business Operations in Italy and Sets Sights on European Union
MILAN, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a leading global payments infrastructure company, today announced that it has secured authorization as an Electronic Money Institute (EMI) inItaly. Having obtained approval from the Bank ofItaly, TerraPay is set to expand its operations within the co...
Treasure Global Inc to Form E-Commerce Ventures in Indonesia with Industry Pioneers Ariadi Anaya and Budihardjo Iduansjah
– Collaborative Venture Marks Significant Milestone for TGL in Expanding its Proprietary App, ZCITY, into the Indonesian market – NEW YORK and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasure Global Inc (NASDAQ: TGL) ("TGL", "Treasure Global," or the "Company"), an innovative tech...
oneZero makes Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for second consecutive year
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. has revealed that oneZero Financial Systems, a global leader in multi-asset enterprise trading technology solutions, is on its Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year. The Inc 5000 is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing pr...
TONIK AND FC HOME CENTER PARTNER FOR SHOP INSTALLMENT LOAN
MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines'
First Neobank Tonik Digital Bank proudly announces the launch of its Shop
Installment Loan to FC Home Center stores. The partnership pushes to enhance
the shopping experience of customers in the consumer durables market.
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