Tag: APAC

The Asia-Pacific region remains a compelling growth destination for global financial firms, despite facing significant regulatory and geopolitical complexities. According to the latest ASIFMA 2025 Asia-Pacific Capital Markets Survey, now in its fourth year, there is a strong sense of optimism among firms looking to deepen their presence across the region.

Cloud security company Wiz, recognised as a leader in cloud-native application protection, has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The funding aims to support Wiz's expansion efforts in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.

RunSafe Security, a CyberTech known for its unique software immunization process, has completed a $12m Series B financing round.

IDEX Biometrics has achieved a significant milestone with its IDEX Pay product by securing certification from Visa.

Money laundering continues to pose a significant threat across the Asia Pacific region, with sophisticated tactics challenging financial institutions. As technological advancements emerge, so too do the strategies of those intent on manipulating financial systems. In response, both regulatory bodies and financial institutions are developing innovative approaches to counter these threats.

Money laundering continues to pose a significant challenge in Asia, exacerbated by the diverse economic landscapes, fragmented regulatory frameworks, and intricate financial systems.

Singapore-headquartered Xcelerate, a prominent governance, risk & compliance (GRC), and environmental, social & governance (ESG) platform, has closed a funding round exceeding $25m. This substantial...

Ingenico has entered into a strategic alliance with Cybersource, a global payment and fraud management platform operated by Visa.

In a recent post by TAINA Technology, the company dug deeper into remaining compliant with FATCA and CRS compliance in APAC.

Keeper Security, a leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, announced today that global growth equity firm Summit Partners has completed a significant minority investment in the company.