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Free newsletterGet the latest Fintech Singapore news delivered to your inbox once a monthThe fintech ecosystem in Singapore continues to thrive and Australian-born global fintech leader Airwallex is stepping up its efforts to give back to the community.Through Airwallex Impact, the company is strengthening its social impact to support startups, drive innovation and foster philanthropy in Singapore and beyond.Make philanthropy a priorityAirwallex joined the 1% movement commitment in November 2024, committing 1% of its equity, valued at more than US$56 million, as well as 1% of employee time, profits and products to community and philanthropic efforts.This sustainable model ensures that…

Kigali, November 29 Rwanda has launched a five-year fintech strategy aimed at fostering a fintech ecosystem and positioning the country as a regional financial hub.Fintech refers to technological innovations in financial services that can give rise to new business models, applications, processes or products that have a significant impact on financial markets, institutions and the provision of financial services, the fintech agency reported. Xinhua Press.The strategy aims to make Rwanda the preferred destination for startups and fintech investments in Africa while consolidating its position as a leading financial center on the continent, according to the Ministry of Information and Communication…

Johann Kerbrat, vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, shut down recent rumors that the fintech giant was considering launching its own stablecoin.Kerbrat told Decrypt in an interview on September 30 that Robinhood has no active plans to explore the development of a stablecoin.Kerbrat said:“At this point, we have no immediate plans to launch a stablecoin. Rumors are always interesting, but we haven’t really spent any time on them.His comments follow a recent report from Bloomberg News claiming that Robinhood and Revolut were looking to launch a stablecoin.Despite the growing interest in stablecoins, Kerbrat stressed that Robinhood has no…

We recently published a list of 15 Trending AI Stocks on Latest News and Notes. In this article, we’ll take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) ranks against other trending AI stocks on the latest news and notes. When BlackRock, the investment titan with more than $10 trillion in assets under management, invests in something, the financial world pays close attention. This is why Pyramid Analytics, an AI business analytics company, has been in the news. According to a report by news agency Reuters, the startup recently raised over $50 million from the investment management company. Pyramid Analytics…

FinTech Wales held an event earlier this week (November 26) to support individuals and families affected by recent job losses at Tata Steel. Working alongside a recruitment company Acorn by Synergy, FinTech Wales invited employers to talk about the various roles and opportunities available in fintech and financial services at the Community Support Center at Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot. Support for training and employment has been focused on creating new jobs and an economic future for the region. Companies who provided valuable insight into career paths in the fintech sector on the day included WeGetDesign, Cadre Advisory, Dynamo Cover,…

Unlock Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.Apple faces an uphill battle to launch its own artificial intelligence models for iPhones and other products in China, with a senior Beijing official warning that foreign companies will face a “long and difficult process” to gain approval at unless they associate with local groups.Apple chief Tim Cook arrived in China on Monday for his third visit of the year as the company attempts to navigate the country’s complex regulatory regime and bring its Apple Intelligence to devices sold in the country .…

Share Tweet Share Share E-mail During his internship at Fannuo Software in Wuhan, China, Lohith Paripati demonstrated exceptional innovation by developing a transformative Android-based mobile application that redefined insurance claims processing. This groundbreaking project not only resolved long-standing inefficiencies in the insurance industry, but also set a new benchmark for insurtech, a critical sub-segment of the rapidly growing fintech sector. Paripati’s pioneering work demonstrated remarkable foresight in leveraging mobile technology to streamline processes in the traditionally cumbersome world of insurance. By combining cutting-edge photo recognition technology with real-time geolocation capabilities and automated timestamp recording, Paripati’s application has introduced…

Gartner (NYSE: IT) announced its Finance and Finance Executives Conference 2025 scheduled for March 24-25, 2025 at the Hilton Sydney, Australia. The conference will focus on ‘Autonomous finance: driving transformation, productivity and change» and address challenges such as high interest rates, growth challenges, labor shortages and AI implementation. The event includes four specialist tracks covering CFO roles, FP&A, controller functions and financial transformation. Keynote speakers include Gartner analysts Mallory Bulman and Clement Christensen, as well as futurist Magnus Lindkvist. Early bird registration ends January 24, 2025. Gartner (NYSE: IT) announced its intention CFO & Finance…

Nasscom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai International Financial Centre. The MoU was signed in the presence of Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman of Nasscom and Arif Amiri, Managing Director of DIFC Authority. This strategic collaboration aims to provide opportunities for Nasscom member companies to actively engage in Dubai’s thriving fintech and innovation ecosystem, fostering partnerships with leading organizations that drive innovation in financial technologies and related fields. The MoU aims to foster strategic cooperation between Nasscom and the DIFC to facilitate the integration of Indian technology companies into the dynamic FinTech and innovation ecosystem of the DIFC.…

Speak announced that Tokio Marine Holdings (TMHD) has adopted “JPort Match,” a tool to assist with public relations activities and candidate pooling, for global talent recruitment.In today’s society, where it is difficult to predict the future, the management problems faced by companies operating globally are expected to become even more complex. At the same time, diversity within the workforce is essential to providing creative solutions to the various problems faced by customers around the world.Background of the introduction of JPortMatchTMHD used JPort Match on a trial basis last year, and through recruitment PR activities, they were able to create a…