UTB gets investment boost to fund growth

United Trust Bank has secured an investment from private equity firm Warburg Pincus, which will take a minority stake in the lender. Subject to regulatory approval, the agreement will help to fund UTB’s expansion and allow it to branch into...

Daikin Opens $206 Million AC Factory in West Java

Daikin Industries Indonesia (DIID) has completed its first full-scale air conditioner (AC) factory in Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia. The 20-hectare facility was built with an investment of Rp 3.3 trillion ($206 million). The investments were raised with the assistance of...

PayerMax and Standard Chartered collaborate on cross-border payments

At the Singapore Fintech Festival, representatives from PayerMax and Standard Chartered have discussed a partnership to improve cross-border payments for global brands.   The partnership addresses challenges in emerging markets through enhanced compliance frameworks, technological integration, and cooperation between ecosystems. Merchants...

US energy storage market has record-breaking Q3

The U.S. energy storage market set new installation records in Q3 2024, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report released by the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. This is the highest record for third-quarter installations,...

Abu Dhabi becomes an asset manager’s hotspot

The emirate has seen an influx of major investment firms as it sharpens its financial services offer. Often overshadowed by Dubai, the UAE’s capital and oil-rich emirate Abu Dhabi has rapidly emerged as a hotbed for international asset managers, family...