Alipay

The new game plan for banks in the digital age
Asian consumers today are 1.6 to five times more likely to transact with their banks via online channels as compared to physical branches.
Alipay, Singapore Tourism Board to boost Chinese tourist spending
Partnership aimed at increasing Singapore’s destination branding and awareness.
Ant Financial raises US$14bil in Series C equity
Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional and Singapore’s Temasek, GIC participate in round.
Asian consumers embrace digital banking: McKinsey
Digital banking penetration has grown 1.5 times to three times in emerging Asia since 2014.
Alipay rolls out in four more SEA countries for Chinese visitors
Platform sees strong uptake in Cambodia and makes headway in Myanmar, Laos and the Philippines.
RateX raises US$2.3mil in Pre-Series A funding
Singapore-based payments startup’s round was co-led by Alpha JWC Ventures and Insignia Venture Partners.
Singapore's Suntec City inks partnership with Alipay to draw Chinese tourists
Approximately 350 retail establishments will progressively roll out Alipay as a payment option.
Alipay partners Global Tax Free to roll out tax refund service in Singapore
The island nation is the first in Southeast Asia to offer this service to Chinese tourists.
Ant Financial appoints new General Manager, Cross-border Business for South and Southeast Asia Alipay
New GM to lead business operations and growth in region To leverage on Alibaba's online marketplace success 
TrueMoney partners Alfamart; now has 13,500 customer service points in Indonesia
Provides a suite of e-money solutions, including depositing and withdrawing cash, paying for online purchases, and domestic fund transfers.
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