Grab Acquires Controlling Stake in Atome Financial, Deepens Fintech Push
Grab is acquiring a 60% stake in Atome Financial, a BNPL fintech operating in the Philippines and four other Southeast Asian markets, for $1.49 billion, accelerating its expansion into financial services. This move signifies a deepening of Grab's strategy in the Philippine financial sector.
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