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What drove MoneyHero’s aggressive bid?
In The Top Up this week, we uncover the story behind MoneyHero’s US$8 million bid for rival MoneySmart.

Behind MoneyHero’s aggressive plan to beat – then buy – its rival
Numerous senior leaders, including those who led the firm to list last year, have departed since the start of 2024.

A fintech proposal flop
We look at MoneyHero’s bold move to acquire MoneySmart and the police investigation into ecommerce firm Qoo10.

MoneyHero’s $8m gambit: bold move or blunder?
MoneyHero and MoneySmart, which the former was looking to acquire, had various informal conversations over the past two years.

Shopee, MoneySmart, and the question of non-competes
We explore the impact of recent rulings in Singapore on non-competes and look at a South Korean digital wallet that’s raised funds from Lightspeed.

Impact of MoneySmart ruling trumps Shopee drama on non-competes
One case enforced an existing legal principle, while the other broke new ground and may have a big impact on employment contracts going forward.

MoneySmart hits profitability, eyes IPO by 2025
The company said it has seen revenue increase for a “record-breaking” number of months, culminating in about US$17.6 million in proceeds for H1 2023.

MoneySmart to list on SGX through $161m reverse IPO deal
MoneySmart and real estate developer Asia Pacific Strategic are now entering into the next stage of due diligence after the agreement.

MoneySmart launches own insurance brand, Bubblegum
Bubblegum lets customers purchase, manage, and make claims online in a process that takes just minutes.

XSpend brings Axie Infinity’s smooth love potions to life
In The Top Up this week, we look at how xSpend helps Axie Infinity players use crypto for real-life purchases and check out AirAsia’s new fintech offering.
