As published on Fintechnews: Competition is heating up in Singapore’s digital banking landscape as an increasing number of fintechs including e-wallet operators and payment services providers are looking to apply for when applications open in August. Read more →
News & Insights
- 30 July 2019
- banking|digital|SME financing
Fintechnews: iFast Eyeing to Expand to Payments and Lending With Digital Banking License
- 29 July 2019
- banking|digital
The Business Times: DBS confident in fending off digital challengers
As published on The Business Times: Competition is heating up in Singapore’s digital banking landscape as an increasing number of fintechs including e-wallet operators and payment services providers are looking to apply for when applications open in August. Read more →
- 29 July 2019
- LCV Trade Finance Fund|partnerships|VCs
Dealstreet Asia: Singapore’s SAC Capital launches fund management arm
As published on Dealstreet Asia: Singapore-based SAC Capital has set up a fund management firm to offer funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Business Times reported. Read more →
- 27 July 2019
- banking|digital|Financial Inclusion|Innovation|Singapore SME
CNA: Money Mind Ep 17 The Winds Of Change
Validus Capital features in the latest episode of CNA Money Mind: “With MAS going in the direction of issuing digital banking licences, it’ll really drive financial and digital inclusion like we’ve never seen before… it’s a great time to be part of this transformation and being part of the journey.” Watch here →
- 24 July 2019
- banking|digital|Financial Inclusion
Saigon Online: Ngân hàng ảo phát triển ở Đông Nam Á
As published on Saigon Online: Không bắt buộc phải mở chi nhánh, các ngân hàng ảo mới dự kiến sẽ làm rung chuyển thị trường cho vay không cần bảo đảm và sử dụng Singapore như nền tảng để nhắm mục tiêu vào các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ của Đông Nam Á cũng như […]
- 18 July 2019
- banking|digital|Financial Inclusion
Fintechnews: Smaller Banks in Singapore Are at Risk As Fintechs Eye Digital Banking License
As published on Fintechnews: Competition is heating up in Singapore’s digital banking landscape as an increasing number of fintechs including e-wallet operators and payment services providers are looking to apply for when applications open in August. Read more →

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We’re proud to share the findings of an independent study by Steward Redqueen, on the economic impact of Validus’ business financing activity in Singapore. By empowering SMEs through accessible financing, there was a considerable impact in GDP creation, and job growth across these SMEs in Singapore.
Through this report, we hope to highlight the financing challenges SMEs currently face, drive greater awareness on alternative credit sources available to help fuel SME growth and foster ecosystem collaboration.