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UangTeman secures seven-figure Pre-Series A
PT Digital Alpha Indonesia secures Pre-Series A funding round from a large South-East Asian banking group.
Blockchain ain’t what you think it is, don’t get caught up in the tech
The financial world continues to be excited by blockchain technology, but this excitement should be tempered by an actual understanding of its potential, says a Software AG exec.
Malaysians don’t just compare, they want to buy financial products online: Report
Get ready for the next level: A joint report by Google and fintech startup Jirnexu has found that consumers are moving from merely comparing financial products online towards actually buying financial products online.
Fintech, from the PoV of Indonesia’s regulator
The fintech sector in Indonesia is booming, and some of the companies involved have begun discussions with the Financial Service Authority (OJK) on what shape regulations should take. This week, we hear from OJK itself.
Banks, the ‘millennials code’ has been cracked
The holy trinity for millennials is trust, relationships and technology, according to the author of the Millennials, Mobiles and Money: The Forces Reinventing Financial Services study.
Exclusive: UangTeman’s policy paper to Indonesia’s financial regulator
How should fintech be regulated in Indonesia? DNA gives you an exclusive sneak-peak at direct online lending startup UangTeman’s policy paper.
Belgian BDA company NGDATA sets up APAC hub in Singapore
Belgium-based big data analytics company NGDATA has opened its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, a move that has a threefold purpose, according to its COO.
Fintech disruption: It’s the tech giants that should be worried
What is the reality of the relationship between fintech startups and banks, and what does the future hold for the financial services industry as it continues to converge with technology?
Blockchain buzz: But what is it?
At its core, blockchain is a distributed, shared ledger with strong cryptographic controls, writes IBM Malaysia’s Lee Yu Kit – who expounds on what this all means.
The fintech revolution: It goes beyond blockchain
A while horde of technologies is being aimed at the fintech space, which means it's going to be one industry worth keeping an eye on, writes Benjamin Cher.
