Tag: Asia-Pacific
Wonder secures $12m venture debt from HSBC to fuel Asia Pacific...
Wonder, a Hong Kong-based FinTech and payments platform for merchants across Asia Pacific, has secured new venture debt financing to support its regional growth,...
Epaa urges APAC payments to act on quantum risks
The Emerging Payments Association of Asia (EPAA) has warned that the Asia Pacific payments industry must take urgent action to prepare for the risks...
New compliance era for scams and AML across Asia-Pacific
Financial crime regulation in Southeast Asia and Australia is becoming stricter, with regulators introducing clearer frameworks and stronger enforcement. Authorities are responding to threats...
Airwallex becomes Arsenal’s finance software partner
Arsenal FC has unveiled a new multi-year global partnership with Airwallex, naming the FinTech firm as its Official Finance Software Partner.
As part of the...
Whalet and TerraPay team up to boost SME global payments
Whalet has announced a strategic partnership with global money movement firm TerraPay to deliver seamless cross-border payout solutions aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The high price of non-compliance in financial services
As financial sectors globally face increased regulatory pressures, the fiscal footprint of maintaining compliance has surged dramatically.
According to AscentAI, annually, regions including Asia-Pacific,...
Five years later: How Covid-19 transformed global supply chain strategies
Five years have passed since governments worldwide first imposed lockdowns to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, a crisis that deeply impacted global supply chains and reshaped risk management strategies.
Blackwall secures €45m in Series B to reinforce SMB cybersecurity
Blackwall has unveiled a €45m Series B financing round led by Dawn Capital, a prominent B2B investor in Europe.
The funding round saw contributions from existing...
Wiz secures strategic funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to boost...
Cloud security company Wiz, recognised as a leader in cloud-native application protection, has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The funding aims to support Wiz's expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.
Revolutionizing financial crime prevention: NextGen solutions for instant payments
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital payments, the traditional methods of financial crime prevention are proving inadequate. NextGen Client Screening is revolutionizing this arena by integrating advanced automation and configurable systems, aiming to concentrate Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) teams on truly high-risk activities.










