Luxembourg’s NextFin Asia fund targets ASEAN fintechs driving inclusive finance at scale
New NextFin Asia fund adds direct capital to Catapult program for ASEAN inclusion fintechs.
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Indonesia Banking Sector Enters 2026 on Firmer Footing as Funding Costs Ease
Broker research says Indonesian banks look “more stable” in 2026, with cheaper funding but ongoing SME risks.
Malaysian Banks Tipped for Steady 4.5–5.5% Loan Growth in 2026 as Cycle Normalises
Research houses forecast mid‑single‑digit loan growth for Malaysian banks in 2026 after a year of “normalisation”.
OCBC Q4 Profit Climbs 3% as Wealth, Markets and Insurance Cushion Margin Squeeze
OCBC posts slightly higher quarterly earnings as fee, markets, and insurance income offset weaker lending margins.
Supertails Bags $30M in Series B to Fuel India’s Pet Care Revolution
Pet care startup Supertails raises $30 million in Series B round to scale omnichannel services across India.
Klook Rockets to S$120M Series F for SEA Adventure Experience Dominance
Klook raises S$120M Series F to scale experiential travel platform serving adventure-focused millennials.
Traveloka Supercharges Bali Agritourism with US$280M Lifestyle Expansion
Traveloka launches comprehensive Bali agritourism platform targeting sustainable rural escapes amid overtourism concerns.
Enerzolve Powers Up with $5.1M Seed for SEA Smart Grid Revolution
Enerzolve raises US$5.1M seed to scale energy grid management and EV infrastructure tech.
Hupo Snaps Up $15M to Dominate AI Sales Coaching for SEA Finance
Hupo secures US$15M funding to scale AI sales performance platform across financial services.
Level3AI Secures $13M Seed to Revolutionize Enterprise CX Across SEA
Singapore-based Level3AI raises US$13M seed led by Lightspeed to expand enterprise AI customer engagement platform.
