Analysis

[Updated] The curious case of MoneyHero’s bid for MoneySmart

A look at the events leading up to that unsolicited offer and its swift rejection.

Deals

Singapore’s MoneySmart rejects $8m offer from Nasdaq-listed MoneyHero

MoneySmart said the bid was "neither serious nor credible and that it will not be entertained."

Deals

Data Vantage: LionsBot, Beppo, GetGo, Children’s Cove and Nexplay in focus

Cleaning robots manufacturer LionsBot has received capital from TransLink Capital and AC Ventures-managed SEA Frontier Fund.

IPOs & Markets

MoneySmart to enter reverse takeover merger with SGX-listed Asia Pacific Strategic Investments

MoneySmart will hold 75.8% of the combined entity upon completion of the merger.

Venture Capital

Singapore: MoneySmart.sg closes $10.1m Series B led by Kakaku.com

It closed a Series A round in 2015 led by the SPH Media Fund

Deals

Exclusive: GoBear wants to be the TripAdvisor of finance, banking products, says Andre Hesselink

GoBear says it is backed by two big Dutch firms.

Deals

Singapore’s MoneySmart raises $1.96m in Series A led by SPH Media Fund