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Financial crime has risen during the pandemic, with criminal opportunists taking advantage of the unprecedented situation and disruption caused by COVID-19. With the attacks still coming as everyone lives are turned upside down, many are wondering how best to hold back the tide.
Online investment fraud has seen a rapid acceleration since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and much of society’s most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt.
This article showcases our top picks for the best Singapore based Fintech (Financial Technology) companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Fintech (Financial Technology) industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
HSBC has signed a deal with artificial intelligence startup Silent Eight to provide anti-financial crime technology for the bank.
New Alert Resolution capability set for implementation within HSBC’s global compliance organization [London, 06 January 2021] Silent Eight today announced a multi-year partnership with HSBC that will support the bank in enhancing its industry-leading compliance operations. A recognized leader in technology innovation, HSBC sought a financial crime partner that could successfully improve its manual processes…
This December, The Fintech Times is asking industry leaders for their ‘View from the Top’ to gain an insight into the decisions behind the last 12-months. Today, we’re looking at the issue of Artificial Intelligence, hearing from Martin Markiewicz, Aheesh Chanda and Moeen Khan on their 2020 thoughts, plus a look ahead to 2021. Will…
Asia is home to 61% of the world’s population. In terms of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many countries are still in the early stages of development but have a high potential to scale returns.
Despite COVID-19 headwinds, Southeast Asia’s digital economy has remained strong and resilient, adding 40 million people into the online space this year.
With shrinking profits due to the financial impact of the pandemic and increasing regulatory costs, banks are looking to leverage tech to improve their compliance processes—providing a boon for regtechs, with the global market expected to reach $16 billion in 2025, up from $6.3 billion today.
As the COVID-19 pandemic intensified in this end of 2020, the South-East Asia startup ecosystem is forced to adapt to meet the changing landscape. However, while the outlook might have seemed grim, many startups were able to find opportunities for growth, especially in online markets.