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Factors key to success of virtual banks illuminated
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/09/2025
» Innovative, personalised financial services powered by artificial intelligence's (AI) native capabilities and alternative data scoring are the keys to success for virtual bank operators in Thailand, according to a recent forum.
Ascend Money targets Nasdaq listing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/03/2024
» Ascend Money, a financial technology firm backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange within two years, Suphachai Chearavanont, the company's founder and chairman, told the Bangkok Post.
TrueMoney bullish on growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/05/2023
» Southeast Asia e-payment and financial service provider TrueMoney is aggressively expanding its services, with the aim of becoming a financial services super application.
Google Wallet launch seen spurring rival into action
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/11/2022
» The launch of Google Wallet in Thailand is expected to pressure Apple into providing Apple Pay here as the move adds another option to the array of mobile payment channels in the country, say industry analysts.
TrueMoney inaugurates 'Pay Next - Credit on Hand'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/09/2022
» TrueMoney, a major e-payment and financial service provider in Asean, is offering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service through its Wallet app, enabling users to make purchases from a credit line without having to spend their personal cash.
Financial unicorn takes flight in Asean
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/05/2022
» Ascend Money, Thailand's first fintech unicorn, is accelerating growth beyond TrueMoney Wallet payment services by tapping the savings, lending and investment realms with a goal of becoming a financial super app and attaining profitability this year.
TrueMoney, Merkle offer crypto investment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/04/2022
» TrueMoney, a major digital financial service provider in Asean, has partnered with Merkle Capital, a local digital asset management firm, to enable users to invest in cryptocurrency through TrueMoney Wallet, the first time Thai consumers can make such an investment through an e-wallet.
PayPal suspension to hit Thais amid tough market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/02/2022
» Global online payment PayPal is scheduled to suspend most services for consumers, freelancers and sole proprietors in Thailand from March 7 as it is seeking ways to comply with Thai regulations.
InVent joins Series A round for points app ChomCHOB
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/10/2020
» InVent, a corporate venture capital arm of InTouch Holdings Plc, has joined the 50-million-baht Series A funding of ChomCHOB, a points exchange platform, saying the platform has untapped market potential with customers seeking to optimise their points.