Sopnendu Mohanty
Polytechnics, MAS, industry players launch fintech hackathon
Largest ever-held API hackathon in Singapore for financial services sector.
Payments Council endorses Singapore Quick Response Code specifications for electronic payments
Accepts electronic payments by both domestic and international payment schemes, e-wallets, and banks.
US$2bil available for fintech startups through Singapore Investor Summit
Over 1,000 fintech startups and 400 investors indicated interest to participate in the process and 525 connections were made.
Asean Financial Innovation Network to support financial services innovation and inclusion
Provides a platform for collaboration and innovation for financial institutions and fintech firms.
IBM to open blockchain innovation centre in Singapore
IBM plans to establish an IBM Centre for Blockchain Innovation in Singapore, where its researchers will work with government, industry and academia to develop applications and solutions which are based on enterprise blockchain, cybersecurity, and cognitive computing technologies.
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?
Of money and cars: EmTech Asia Day Two
Industries grappling with emerging technology have to adapt or lose their place at the table, writes Benjamin Cher.