In recent years, the data center market in Southeast Asia has experienced unprecedented growth, driven by increased digital transformation, widespread cloud adoption, and the region’s strategic position as a global connectivity hub. Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia have emerged as key markets due to their strategic importance and significant investment opportunities. These countries present lucrative prospects for data center investors, but
The rising property prices in top-tier Asian cities like Singapore and Hong Kong have made it virtually impossible for many Millennials and Gen Z individuals to achieve the same level of wealth accumulation as previous generations did through real estate investments. This financial landscape shift compels younger people to explore alternative investment opportunities to build their wealth, and Bitcoin emerges
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking significant steps to enhance its cross-border payments platform by seeking new trading partners in Asia and the Middle East, aiming for instantaneous settlements. Currently, India has agreements with Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal. The RBI plans to extend these agreements to include the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, India is exploring
In an era where technology is rapidly transforming industries, the banking and wealth management sector is witnessing significant shifts through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. A study conducted by Avaloq, analyzing the perspectives of 300 wealth managers and 3,000 investors worldwide, sheds light on the growing acceptance and trust issues concerning AI in the wealth management domain. Findings
In a significant move toward modernizing business-to-business (B2B) payment processes, Mastercard has announced a new partnership with UAE-based fintech, Fundbot, focused on streamlining transactions across various industries. This collaboration aims to launch a sophisticated payments platform that simplifies and accelerates B2B payments between buyers and suppliers, initially targeting the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets. By incorporating Fundbot’s innovative dynamic discount
In an era where financial inclusivity remains a pressing challenge, the strategic alliance between Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) and FORUS Digital aims to bridge significant gaps in Africa’s financial sector. Such collaboration leverages cutting-edge blockchain technology to promote economic development and sustainable growth across the continent. With around 105 million adults in Sub-Saharan Africa unbanked and another 350 million
In a world where businesses increasingly rely on cross-border transactions, the new partnership between Mastercard and J.P. Morgan marks a significant step forward in enhancing business-to-business (B2B) payments. By leveraging blockchain technology, this collaboration aims to streamline international payments, providing new levels of efficiency, speed, and transparency. The integration involves Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) and J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments,
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by adopting blockchain technology to raise efficiency standards, reduce flight disruptions, and promote transparency within the aviation sector. This innovative initiative is part of the NCAA’s wider digitalization drive designed to tackle key challenges in the Nigerian aviation industry, which is a major contributor to the nation’s GDP
In a rapidly changing financial landscape, CBAM, a leading UK specialist in investment management and financial planning, has taken a major step toward digital transformation by partnering with Objectway. This initiative aims to significantly enhance CBAM’s service offerings to establish itself as the premier destination for wealth management professionals and their clients. One of the key differentiators in choosing Objectway
The world of wealth management is constantly evolving, and the increasing interest in private equity investments is undeniable. Private equity consistently outperforms public equities, making it an attractive option for financial advisors aiming to enhance their portfolio strategies. To address this growing trend, iCapital, a leading fintech platform in the alternative investment marketplace, has introduced the iCapital Growth Model Portfolio.
PayPal’s subsidiary, Xoom, has begun leveraging its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to streamline cross-border payments, especially targeting efficiency improvements in Asian and African markets. Introduced in 2023, PYUSD is an Ethereum-compatible ERC-20 token backed 1:1 by US dollars and issued by Paxos Trust Company. This initiative allows PayPal to conduct transactions outside traditional banking hours, offering increased flexibility and accessibility
Wirex, a prominent Web3 money app, has embarked on a significant global alliance with Banking Circle, a top provider of next-generation banking services. This strategic partnership aims to vastly improve Wirex’s global financial operations, benefiting millions of users with advanced banking solutions. Key services offered by Banking Circle include global bank accounts to optimize Wirex’s treasury operations, new payment services
