Financial Technology
Disrupting SME Lending: SmartLend Launches Free, Digital Loan Platform
SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartLend, a fully digital alternative
financing platform, has officially launched in Singapore, offering small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a faster, more transparent way to secure
funding.
Fraud Surges in APAC's Fastest-Growing Industries--Sumsub Report Highlights a 723% Spike in Healthtech, 116% in Fintech
* Fraudsters increasingly weaponize AI-powered deepfakes and synthetic identity documents to exploit the expanding digital ecosystems in APAC * Deepfake scams remain a persistent threat, Singapore sees a 1,500% surge; Hong KongSAR jumps 1,900% * Synthetic identity document fraud grows 233% i...
Vantage Foundation Strengthens Social Impact Agenda at UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Summit
LONDON, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its expanding global mission, the Vantage Foundation proudly participated in the UK-GCC Private Capital Alliance Summit 2025, supporting Vantage Connect's sponsorship of the event while advancing its own goals of fostering sustainable social impact...
Vantage Debuts at Wealth Expo Perú 2025 Showcasing Industry Expertise
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets
ATFX Connect to strengthen its prime brokerage services with leading FX prime broker
LONDON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of ATFX Group, is pleased to announce that it is working with Standard Chartered Bank as its 2nd foreign exchange prime broker. This collaboration significantly enhances ATFX Connect's institutional offerings and expands it...
Powering the AI Revolution: Investbanq Accelerates Digital Breakthrough in WealthTech
SINGAPORE, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Investbanq
Whalet Joins Forces with TerraPay to Empower SMEs with Seamless Global Payouts
SINGAPORE, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whalet, a leading digital payment provider, has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to deliver seamless cross-border payout solutions worldwide. This collaboration is designed to empower Whalet's core customers...
BusinessFocus SME Excellence Awards 2025 Concludes Successfully - "Let Data Speak: Redefining the Future of SMEs"
HONG KONG, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual "BusinessFocus SME
Excellence Awards," hosted byPressLogic
Hong Leong Bank Named 'Best SME Bank in Malaysia' by The Asian Banker, Driven by Strong Loan Growth Rate and Customer-Focused Innovations
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its consistent excellence and deep commitment to the SME ecosystem,Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or "the Bank") has been named the Best SME Bank in Malaysia for the sixth time at The Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards...
tKash Hits 2 Million+ Transactions Milestone and Transforms the Way Asia Moves Money
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The currency exchange
app tKash has officially surpassed 2 million transactions, marking a
significant milestone that highlights its rapid growth and the strong trust it
has earned from users across Asia.
EVONET Launches Cross-Border Wallet Connectivity Service in Partnership with au PAY
— Enabling WeChat Pay Users to Pay at au PAY Merchants in Japan SINGAPORE, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EVONET Global Pte., Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore, hereafter "EVONET") has launched a cross-border mobile wallet interoperability service in partnership with KDDI Corporation (Headquarters: C...
Wonder Becomes Octopus' First Omnichannel Payment Facilitator in Hong Kong, Advancing Hong Kong's Digital Payments Landscape
HONG KONG, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonder, a leading payments and fintech platform in Hong Kong and APAC, is proud to announce a landmark partnership as the first omnichannel payment facilitator of Octopus Cards Limited ("Octopus") in Hong Kong. This strategic collaboration marks a new chap...
Asia GO IPO Summit 2025 Provides Roadmap for Asian Private Companies Seeking to Maximize U.S. IPO Success
* Nasdaq and MarcumAsia to Co-Host a one-day seminar on how Asian companies can list and thrive in the U.S. capital markets NEW YORK and HONG KONG, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate management teams, venture capital, and private equity firms, and key advisors will get a comprehensive overv...
ATFX Reinforces Commitment to Africa's Trading Growth at FMAS 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Finance Magnates
Africa Summit 2025 (FMAS:25), held at Cape Town's International Convention
Centre, brought together Africa's trading community for two days of innovation
and insight. As a Diamond Sponsor of the event,ATFX
Noah Holdings and ARK Wealth Outline Strategic Wealth Allocation Framework for Navigating Market Volatility at Financial Forums in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for global Chinese hi...
Moomoo Malaysia Supported by Bursa Malaysia Launch Campaign to Drive Retail Investor Growth and Capability
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ("Moomoo Malaysia") has launched a strategic investor development campaign supported by Bursa Malaysia in conjunction with Bursa Malaysia's Shares2U program, aimed at equipping Malaysian retail investors wit...
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + Circle makes NYSE debut
NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /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. NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + Circle makes NYSE debu...
ATFX Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office in South Africa
HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX officially inaugurated its new office in Portside Tower, the tallest building in Cape Town's central business district, with a grand opening event held at Hotel Sky on 29 May 2025. The occasion marks a major milestone in the company's strategic expansi...
Tiger Brokers Hong Kong Launches Inaugural Art Prize with HKBU AVA to Inspire Young Artists and Creative Crossovers
HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited ("Tiger Brokers (HK)"), a leading online brokerage firm, is proud to announce its first collaboration with the Academy of Visual Arts ("AVA") at Hong Kong Baptist University ("HKBU") as the honorable sponsor of the 18th Gra...
Synpulse successfully partners with Judo Bank to complete its Core Banking Transformation
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a global management consultancy with deep expertise in financial services, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 2 of Judo Bank's core banking transformation journey, building on the strong foundation established in the initial...
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