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What drove MoneyHero’s aggressive bid?

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.
Simon Huang · · 5 min read
Behind MoneyHero’s aggressive plan to beat – then buy – its rival
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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.
Melissa Goh · · 8 min read
A fintech proposal flop

A fintech proposal flop

We look at MoneyHero’s bold move to acquire MoneySmart and the police investigation into ecommerce firm Qoo10.
Peter Cowan · · 5 min read
MoneyHero’s $8m gambit: bold move or blunder?
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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.
Melissa Goh · · 5 min read
Shopee, MoneySmart, and the question of non-competes

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.
Stefanie Yeo · · 5 min read
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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.
Mathias Goh · · 6 min read

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.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read

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.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min read

MoneySmart launches own insurance brand, Bubblegum

Bubblegum lets customers purchase, manage, and make claims online in a process that takes just minutes.
Shadine Taufik · · 2 min read

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.
Melissa Goh · · 5 min read