UK-based Experian betting on fintech startups targeting financial inclusion in APAC
By Ka Kay Lum
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Globally, Experian has invested $305 million in 2018 through acquisitions, minority transactions and venture deals.

There’s room for more players in Indonesia’s payment space: Emtek’s Daniswara
By Ardi WirdanaEmtek has made a major move to seize this opportunity by setting up a JV with Alibaba’s payment affiliate, Alipay, to launch payment startup Dana.
Fashion marketplace Zilingo bullish about fintech play, offline retail
By Ka Kay LumSingapore-based Zilingo might look to establish its own financial services arm to cater to merchants on its platform.
SG’s Cocoon Capital launches $20m second fund, eyes Vietnam, PH, Myanmar
By Kristie NeoThe new fund will target seed rounds across 25 to 30 investments, and will adopt a wider market focus to include emerging markets such as Vietnam, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
Qiming Ventures to decide in a year if Southeast Asia deserves its own fund
By Kristie NeoQiming Ventures founding managing partner Gary Rieschel doesn’t think the venture capital firm is late to the party in Southeast Asia.
Grab-backer GGV Capital to march into Southeast Asia with Singapore office
By Ka Kay LumThe SG office will be the fifth for the VC firm, after Menlo Park, California, Shanghai and Beijing.
StanChart CEO says looking at all options for Indonesia’s Bank Permata
By CNBC InternationalIn an interview with CNBC International, Standard Charted Bank Group CEO Bill Winters talks on the lender’s turnaround strategy, digital banking investments, China’s Belt-Road initiative and its options for Bank Permata, among others.
Indian VC Iron Pillar says 2019 deal pipeline looks good, aims to close 2 deals soon
By Ishita RussellIron Pillar, which recently closed its $90-million maiden fund, is gearing up to close two deals by year-end. Subsequently, it plans to invest in at least one company every quarter.
More Indonesian VCs to launch seed funds to fill new gap, says Venturra’s Pramana
By Ardi WirdanaVenturra partner Raditya Pramana said, the funding crunch at the seed level was a result of existing VCs launching larger funds in an attempt to move up the value chain.
Generating predictive data is big but challenging business for Ratan Tata-backed Crayon Data
By Kristie NeoFounded in 2012, the Singapore-based Crayon Data has an AI algorithm which analyses consumer data to acquire customers for clients like Emirates Airlines, regional banks and hotels.