Fintech has expanded in Singapore to more than 1,400 companies now versus 100 in 2015, a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) spokesperson said. Last year it attracted more than S$1.4 billion ($1.03 billion) in fintech investment, 34% more than in 2019, the authority says. Can this help the city-state that’s long battled Hong Kong for pole position as Asia’s financial centre gain an edge on its northern rival?