Since Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) launched the digital banking framework on December 31, 2020, around 40 interested unnamed parties have applied for a license. Now, the bank is working on issuing up to 5 digital banking licenses in 2022. Overseas, countries have already awarded digital banking licenses to qualified entities. …
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Taiwan airline EVA Air announced today (March 29) that it will be collaborating with Singapore-based technology company Affinidi to utilise its digital credential verification solution to verify passengers’ Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test results. The service will be used for EVA’s Singapore to Taipei flights, and the airline has plans to …
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It’s an opportunistic month for creatives in Malaysia. Previously, Clubhouse announced their first ever accelerator programme to support creatives, and recently, MDEC just updated the 5 key programmes under their recent PRISMA and BATIK Digital grants. PRISMA (Malaysian Creative Industry Stimulus Package) is an initiative by the Malaysian Ministry of …
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The power of data in gaming’s red-hot market Learn how to seize the power of data to attract and keep players, create personalized gaming experiences, and cash in on the industry’s seismic growth. Register Now Last month, Capcom released Capcom Arcade Stadium for Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. …
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[Disclaimer: Opinions are our own and does not reflect the actual features of the Grab-Singtel and Sea digital bank.] Last year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the grant of digital bank licenses to four winning applicants. It awarded digital full bank licenses to the Grab-Singtel consortium and Sea, as well …
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Beyond the app store: Why mobile games need a multi-platform strategy Learn how to go beyond the tried-and-true pathways to improve discoverability, create community, and scale your mobile business. View On Demand Nerd Street Gamers has raised $ 11.5 million to expand its digital esports platform even while its esports …
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How open banking is driving huge innovation Learn how fintechs and forward-thinking FIs are accelerating personalized financial products through data-rich APIs. Register Now Digital legacy management company GoodTrust takes care of your digital assets after you die, and now the company has raised $ 2.3 million in funding. Rikard Steiber …
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Homegrown tech firm Sea Ltd — which is also Southeast Asia’s most valuable company — acquired Indonesia’s PT Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi Bank (Bank BKE) for an undisclosed amount last week. It acquired majority control of the bank, which will help accelerate the company’s expansion of online financial services in Southeast …
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The 2021 digital toolkit – How small businesses are taking charge Learn how small businesses are improving customer experience, accelerating quote-to-cash, and increasing security. Register Now Massachusetts-based SaaS startup Cumulus Digital Systems, whose cloud platform monitors industrial data for quality assurance, will announce an $ 8 million funding round later …
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