Fintech

Buka Investasi Bersama will launch four new products and has a target to serve 500,000 mutual funds investors on its platform in 2021.

For the new digital banks, Singapore might be the launch pad for other markets in the region.

Both Grab and Gojek have refuted reports about a merger, but watchdogs, investors, merchants, and users all have thoughts on the matter.

Shares in Singtel and Sea rise while banks drop after award of licenses.

An “offline wallet” function will enable mobile payments without the need to be connected to the internet.

Walmart has also led a funding of USD 700 million in PhonePe.

Anthony Sar shares his journey of starting Finnovasia and helping grow the Hong Kong fintech space to what it is today.

Regulators reportedly reached out to the leasing firms Ziroom and 5i5j, as well as China Construction Bank to explore if they can take over Danke’s business.