Ant Financial
Ascend Money announces 50,000-strong agent network across SEA
The Thai-based fintech company is rapidly becoming the region’s leading financial services provider, serving rural communities.
China sweeps top 3 spots in The Fintech100; Singapore in top 50
Asia Pacific on the rise, with 30 companies from the region featured on the list,
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.
Emtek Group, Ant Financial in partnership through payment joint venture
Leveraging on their technology and local market insight for more accessibility to digital financial services in Indonesia.
Maybank partners Alipay to provide contactless payments convenience
Payment service can be used in various outlets ranging from high-end department stores, duty free outlets to hotels popular with Chinese visitors.
Global fintech investment sees sharp decline in 2016 despite record VC funding: KPMG
2016 experienced a decline in the market with a 47.2% slide in fintech investment, according to KPMG International’s The Pulse of Fintech.
China outpaces London, New York and Silicon Valley to become global fintech leader
China has leapfrogged ahead to become the undisputed global fintech hub.
Ascend money now has 20 mil customers in Southeast Asia
Ascend Money, a Southeast Asian fintech business under Thailand’s Ascend Group, now has 20 million customers in Southeast Asia.