Asia

Ripple, Finablr To Launch Asia X-Border Remittances
Ripple, Finablr To Launch Asia X-Border Remittances
December 13, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

UAE Exchange, the United Arab Emirates-based company, and Ripple, the blockchain technology company based in the U.S., are gearing up to launch cross-border remittances to Asia...

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SWIFT Successfully Tests Instant X-Border Payments
SWIFT Successfully Tests Instant X-Border Payments
October 22, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

SWIFT announced Sunday (October 21) successful test results of its new instant cross-border payments proof of concept, involving banks in China, Singapore, Thailand and Australia....

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Uber Works On Creating Bikes And Scooters
Uber Works On Creating Bikes And Scooters
September 28, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Following its acquisition of JUMP Bikes, Uber is looking to create its own versions of scooter and bikes. The company is bringing recruiting, supply chain...

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Didi Chuxing Spinoff Buys Hiservice
Didi Chuxing Spinoff Buys Hiservice
August 14, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Didi Chuxing spinout Xiaoju Automobile Solutions (XAS) announced on Tuesday (Aug. 14) that it has acquired Hiservice, a company that provides after-service care for car...

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Sonos CEO Says Google Assistant Integration Should Come Before Holidays
Sonos CEO Says Google Assistant Integration Should Come Before Holidays
August 03, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Sonos, the newly-public smart speaker company, which debuted on the Nasdaq Thursday (August 3), is gearing up to roll out integration with Google Assistant soon....

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Secoo Gets $175M Investment From L Catterton Asia, JD.com
Secoo Gets $175M Investment From L Catterton Asia, JD.com
July 10, 2018  |  Investments

On Tuesday (July 10), L Catterton Asia, the Asian unit of consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton, and Chinese retailer JD.com announced a strategic partnership...

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 In Asia, Finance Trade Groups Advocate For FinTech In Regulatory Efforts
 In Asia, Finance Trade Groups Advocate For FinTech In Regulatory Efforts
June 18, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Financial firms have their work cut out for them when battling the bad guys, trying ensure that funds go where they need to go, and...

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Grab CEO: Venture Capital Efforts To Eye ‘Next Generation’ Of Tech In SE Asia
Grab CEO: Venture Capital Efforts To Eye ‘Next Generation’ Of Tech In SE Asia
June 05, 2018  |  International

Ride-hailing firm Grab, based in Singapore — which entered a deal to acquire Uber’s southeast Asia business in the first quarter — is reaching even...

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Revolut Plans To Apply For Banking License In The US
Revolut Plans To Apply For Banking License In The US
June 04, 2018  |  Banking

After applying for a banking license in Europe, Revolut plans to apply for one in United States in the near future. Chief Executive Officer Nikolay...

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