Despite spending over $200 billion globally on compliance, financial crime continues to surge. AI, deepfakes, and scam networks are evolving faster than traditional defenses.

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15.07.2025

Mastercard: Stablecoins Not Yet Ready for Everyday Payment Use - Fintech Singapore

Mastercard says stablecoins remain far from mainstream use, citing limited real-world utility despite strong underlying technology.

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15.07.2025

Chocolate Finance Taps Snowdrop Solutions for an Intuitive, Clearer Spending Overview - Fintech Singapore

Chocolate Finance has partnered with Snowdrop Solutions to enhance its mobile app for a clearer, more intuitive overview of their spending.

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15.07.2025

Beyond the Card: Your Checklist for Future-Proof Card Issuing - Fintech Singapore

Just before the pandemic, a LATAM private bank began replacing its legacy card issuing system in a bold shift toward digital-first issuing.

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15.07.2025

OKX Joins Global Dollar Network, Bringing USDG Stablecoin to 60 Million Users - Fintech Singapore

OKX has joined the Global Dollar Network as a core partner, offering access to the USDG stablecoin to its 60 million users in 180 countries.

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15.07.2025

Singapore to Bar Money Laundering Offenders from Becoming Company Directors - Fintech Singapore

Singapore may soon bar individuals convicted of certain money laundering offences from serving as company directors.

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15.07.2025

UK Joins Singapore’s Green Finance Initiative with £70 Million Commitment - Fintech Singapore

Singapore and the UK have announced a partnership to advance clean energy transition and sustainable infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

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15.07.2025

What Singapore's SGD $3B Controversy Reveals About Compliance Failures

Baran Ozkan warned that the financial industry in Singapore must learn from its AML lapses or face continuous "multimillion-dollar tuition".

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15.07.2025

GXS Bank Users Can Now Start Investing from S$1 - Fintech Singapore

GXS Bank has introduced GXS Invest, a new feature on its mobile app that allows customers to start investing from S$1.

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14.07.2025

Australia Advances Project Acacia to Test CBDCs and Tokenised Assets - Fintech Singapore

The RBA is progressing with Project Acacia to test CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenised assets across 24 use cases with banks and fintechs.

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14.07.2025

Tan Teck Long to Succeed Helen Wong as OCBC Group CEO in 2026 - Fintech Singapore

OCBC has appointed Tan Teck Long as its next Group CEO, effective 1 January 2026. He will succeed Helen Wong, who will retire.

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14.07.2025

Singapore, China Deepen Green Finance Cooperation at Taskforce Meeting - Fintech Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the People’s Bank of China committed to strengthening collaboration in green and transition finance

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13.07.2025

E-Wallets vs Digital Banks: What’s the Winning Fintech Model in Southeast Asia? - Fintech Singapore

At Money20/20 Asia, we sat down with Jaykie Tan, Head of Business Development APAC at Mambu, and Cecilia Tan, Regional VP at Thredd, to unpack one of fintech’s biggest questions:Are e-wallets or digital banks better positioned for profitability, innovation, and financial inclusion in Southeast Asia?

Fintech Singapore

10.07.2025

Crypto Leaves the Wild West Behind as Regulations Take Over - Fintech Singapore

Asia Pacific is driving a shift in crypto regulation as exchanges adapt to stricter compliance frameworks and evolving oversight standards.

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10.07.2025

Circle and OKX to Expand USDC Stablecoin Access for Global Users - Fintech Singapore

Circle and OKX have entered into a partnership to enhance liquidity for USDC on the cryptocurrency exchange’s global platform.

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10.07.2025

Ant International Said to Be Exploring Stablecoin Licenses in Multiple Countries - Fintech Singapore

Ant International, the global arm of China’s Ant Group, is actively exploring stablecoin licensing opportunities across several jurisdictions

Fintech Singapore

10.07.2025

Polytechnic Students to Get 300 Internship, Traineeship Roles in Financial Sector - Fintech Singapore

Polytechnic students will have access to around 300 internship and traineeship opportunities, offered by a group of financial institutions.

Fintech Singapore

10.07.2025

BNY Mellon to Serve as Custodian for Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Reserves - Fintech Singapore

Ripple has named BNY Mellon as the primary custodian for the reserves backing Ripple USD (RLUSD), its enterprise-focused stablecoin.

Fintech Singapore

10.07.2025

E-Wallets vs Digital Banks: What’s the Winning Fintech Model in Southeast Asia? - Fintech Singapore

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox At Money20/20 Asia, we sat down with Jaykie Tan, Head of Business Development APAC at Mambu, and Cecilia Tan, Regional VP at Thredd, to unpack one of fintech’s biggest questions: Are e-wallets or digital banks better positioned for profitability, innovation, and

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09.07.2025

Crypto Hacks Already Cost US$2.1 Billion in 2025 as State Attacks Rise - Fintech Singapore

Crypto hacks hit US$2.1B in early 2025, driven by state-sponsored groups and advanced laundering tactics, exposing urgent gaps.

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09.07.2025

Zepto Releases PayTo Index as Australia Shifts from Legacy Payment Systems - Fintech Singapore

Zepto’s PayTo Index shows rising real-time payments in Australia, with A$612 million processed ahead of BECS phase-out.

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StanChart Taps Jason Forrester as Next Group Chief Risk Officer - Fintech Singapore

Mastercard Introduces New Global Tools for B2B Payment Automation - Fintech Singapore

EzyRemit Expands Real-Time Cross-Border Transfers via Thunes Network - Fintech Singapore

TerraPay Secures AUSTRAC Registration to Operate in Australia - Fintech Singapore

Singapore's AXS Modernises Operations with SAP for Southeast Asia Growth - Fintech Singapore

Airwallex Debuts Investment Product for Singapore Businesses with MAS Approval - Fintech Singapore

Vietnam Launches Blockchain Platform to Enhance Data Integrity, Digital Trust - Fintech Singapore

SMU Raises S$150 Million Sustainability Bond for Green, Social Projects - Fintech Singapore

New E-Payment Tools Rolled Out as Singapore Prepares to Retire Corporate Cheques - Fintech Singapore

Tom Bentley Joins 10x Banking as Revenue Chief, Lewis Ide to Lead APAC Growth - Fintech Singapore

StanChart and Alibaba Partner to Advance AI in Finance - Fintech Singapore

Mambu Expands Islamic Banking Capabilities Amid Rising Demand - Fintech Singapore

Cybercrime Is Surging Across APAC Yet Defences Remain Fragmented

Razer Gold Gets MAS Nod for Payment License in Singapore - Fintech Singapore

eToro Kicks Off Singapore Expansion with CMS License Approval - Fintech Singapore

MAS Completes Sandbox Trial to Prepare Financial Sector for Quantum-Era Cyber Risks - Fintech Singapore

MAS Launches Pathfinder to Help Financial Institutions Adopt AI - Fintech Singapore

Singaporeans Can Soon Make Contactless Payments Even During Bank Outages - Fintech Singapore

MAS Chief: Singapore Must Choose Security Over Convenience in Fight Against Scams - Fintech Singapore

Why Financial Crime Keeps Rising, Even After $200 Billion in Compliance Costs - Fintech Singapore

Mastercard: Stablecoins Not Yet Ready for Everyday Payment Use - Fintech Singapore

Chocolate Finance Taps Snowdrop Solutions for an Intuitive, Clearer Spending Overview - Fintech Singapore

Beyond the Card: Your Checklist for Future-Proof Card Issuing - Fintech Singapore

OKX Joins Global Dollar Network, Bringing USDG Stablecoin to 60 Million Users - Fintech Singapore

Singapore to Bar Money Laundering Offenders from Becoming Company Directors - Fintech Singapore

UK Joins Singapore’s Green Finance Initiative with £70 Million Commitment - Fintech Singapore

What Singapore's SGD $3B Controversy Reveals About Compliance Failures

GXS Bank Users Can Now Start Investing from S$1 - Fintech Singapore

Australia Advances Project Acacia to Test CBDCs and Tokenised Assets - Fintech Singapore

Tan Teck Long to Succeed Helen Wong as OCBC Group CEO in 2026 - Fintech Singapore

Singapore, China Deepen Green Finance Cooperation at Taskforce Meeting - Fintech Singapore

E-Wallets vs Digital Banks: What’s the Winning Fintech Model in Southeast Asia? - Fintech Singapore

Crypto Leaves the Wild West Behind as Regulations Take Over - Fintech Singapore

Circle and OKX to Expand USDC Stablecoin Access for Global Users - Fintech Singapore

Ant International Said to Be Exploring Stablecoin Licenses in Multiple Countries - Fintech Singapore

Polytechnic Students to Get 300 Internship, Traineeship Roles in Financial Sector - Fintech Singapore

BNY Mellon to Serve as Custodian for Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Reserves - Fintech Singapore

E-Wallets vs Digital Banks: What’s the Winning Fintech Model in Southeast Asia? - Fintech Singapore

Crypto Hacks Already Cost US$2.1 Billion in 2025 as State Attacks Rise - Fintech Singapore

Zepto Releases PayTo Index as Australia Shifts from Legacy Payment Systems - Fintech Singapore

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