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Tenable report warns of cloud security gaps in Singapore & SEA

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Tenable's 2025 report reveals serious cloud security gaps in Singapore and Southeast Asia, risking exposure of sensitive data and non-compliance issues for firms.
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SentBe rides the wave of Singapore's foreign resident boom

Fri, 30th May 2025
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SentBe is the first Korean fintech to win Singapore's Cross-border Remittance Licence amid rising demand from growing expatriate communities.
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Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.
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Syfe & BlackRock partner to expand private credit access in Singapore

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Syfe teams up with BlackRock to offer Accredited Investors in Singapore exclusive access to US middle market private credit, requiring lower minimum investments.
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XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
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Xalts boosts blockchain with Polygon for asset tokenisation

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Xalts has announced an enhanced collaboration with Polygon to integrate its RWA Cloud platform, boosting blockchain applications for enterprises.
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Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Xalts and Avalanche are teaming up to revolutionise financial institutions with custom blockchain networks and RWA tokenization, launching in Turkey with Misyon Bank.
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AI boosts retail efficiency ahead of crucial festive season

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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DeepL's latest white paper reveals how Language AI can reshape retail, boosting productivity and revenue ahead of Singapore's festive shopping season.
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Xalts & Tezos Foundation team up to boost RWA tokenization

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Xalts teams up with the Tezos Foundation to advance RWA tokenization in institutions, offering a comprehensive solution via its RWA Cloud on the Tezos blockchain.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.
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Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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Singapore fintech Qashier secures Major Payment Institution licence

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Singapore fintech startup, Qashier, secures in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, paving the way for diversified payment offerings.
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Currencycloud gets closer to Singapore MPI licence approval

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Currencycloud secures In-Principle Approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, bolstering its Asia Pacific services.
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ADVANCE.AI bags ASEAN Fintech Award at Global Fintech Awards

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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ADVANCE.AI, a Southeast Asian digital ID and risk management provider, has won the ASEAN Fintech Award at the Global Fintech Awards.
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ST Engineering plans to enhance digital transformations in financial services

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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ST Engineering will enhance digital transformation in finance by expanding cybersecurity solutions, in partnership with the non-profit Elevandi.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Azul

Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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Today on 10 Minute IT Jams, we are joined by Erik Costlow, who is the Senior Director of Product Management, Azul.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Currencycloud

Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Currencycloud's COO, Mark Ledsham, discusses the company's operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Hugosave granted Major Payment Institution license

Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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Hugosave has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
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ADDX appoints Oi-Yee Choo as CEO

Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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Oi-Yee Choo to become CEO pending MAS approval, leading ADDX Pte Ltd. Darius Liu named Group COO and Inmoo Hwang COO.