Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Singapore HQ Opening

    EBANX officially opens its APAC headquarters in Singapore to anchor regional operations.

  2. APAC Focus

    The company begins aggressive hiring and merchant onboarding in the Asia-Pacific region.

  3. Africa Expansion

    EBANX begins its expansion into the African market, starting with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.

  4. Unicorn Status

    The company reaches a $1 billion valuation after a follow-on investment from FTV Capital.

  5. Company Founded

    EBANX is established in Curitiba, Brazil, focusing on local payments for global websites.

Stories mentioning Monetary Authority of Singapore 5

markets Neutral

Singapore Markets Under Pressure Ahead of Critical February Inflation Data

Singapore's financial markets are bracing for the release of February inflation figures as the Straits Times Index faces a potential extension of its recent losing streak. Investors are focused on core inflation metrics to determine the likelihood of a policy shift by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in its upcoming review.

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market-trends Neutral

EBANX Establishes Singapore HQ to Anchor APAC Expansion Strategy

Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX has officially opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, marking a pivotal shift toward the 'South-to-South' trade corridor. The move positions the company to better serve global merchants looking to bridge the gap between Asian digital economies and emerging markets in Latin America and Africa.

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payments Neutral

EBANX Opens Singapore APAC HQ to Capitalize on Surging Regional Payment Growth

Global fintech leader EBANX has officially inaugurated its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, marking a strategic pivot to capture the region's booming digital economy. The move positions the company to better serve global merchants looking to penetrate high-growth Asian markets through localized payment solutions.

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funding Bullish

Alibaba Backs MetaComp's $35M Pre-A Round for Asia's 'Web2.5' Expansion

Singapore-based fintech MetaComp has secured a total of US$35 million in Pre-A funding within just three months, bolstered by a strategic investment from Alibaba. The capital will accelerate the development of its 'Web2.5' payment and Wealth1 group-level platform across the Asian market.

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