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Singapore SMEs embrace fintech, but banks still matter

Traditional banks still underpin Singapore's smaller firms even as 80% now use fintech, with only 30% fully switched, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

Content systems in B2B tech: Scaling assets across channels

B2B tech firms are wasting budget on one-off assets as tighter content systems help extend reach, sharpen messaging and improve ROI.

By Patrick Keenan • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

AspireOS launches to help banks modernise SME business banking

Aspire launches AspireOS, a modular AI-powered platform helping banks modernise SME business banking without replacing core systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Financial Systems

Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances

Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Small Business

Aspire launches AI suite, promises 75% reduction in manual tasks

Singapore's Aspire launches AI suite to boost financial analytics and automation for Asian businesses, aiming to enhance decision-making amid rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

APAC fintech leaders flag agentic commerce & AI costs

Fragmented payments and rising AI bills are forcing APAC fintechs to rethink infrastructure, interoperability and cost controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Claude closes in on OpenAI among Singapore startups

Startups in Singapore are shifting spending towards Anthropic's Claude, as OpenAI's lead has narrowed sharply in new transaction data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Crypto

Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX

The tie-up should cut delays and make cross-border currency costs more predictable for Aspire’s 50,000 business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Fintech

Aspire & Antler join forces to target global startups

Aspire partners with early-stage investor Antler to capture global founders at inception, targeting a 2.3x jump in startup customers by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Aspire links with Deel to streamline cross-border hiring

Aspire embeds Deel's Employer of Record tools to let startups hire, pay and manage overseas staff from a single cross-border finance platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Fintech

Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout

Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Fintech

Aspire quintupled its compliance & IT security teams

Aspire's compliance and IT security teams have grown fivefold in 24 months, bolstered by strategic hires to fuel global expansion and enhance regulatory adherence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024