News from Asia

Wed Sep 7

Singapore hits three-year-high for H1 fintech funding at US$2.14 billion but scores smaller total deal value compared to H2’21: KPMG Pulse of Fintech report

Global fintech market resilient in H1'22 at US$107.8 billion in investment
Asia-Pacific sees record US$41.8 billion of fintech investment in H1'22 - ahead of the US$39.4 billion seen in the Americas
Global VC investment drops to US$52.6 billion despite record US$16.6 billion in VC funding in EMEA
Singapore saw a modest increase in number of fintech deals funded across payments, cryptocurrencies, insurtech, wealthtech, and cybersecurity in H1'22 compared to H2'21.

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