Razer to tap legions of gamers in Singapore digital banking bid

Hardware company one of more than 20 vying for license from central bank

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Razer's gaming platform has 80 million registered users worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Razer)

TAKASHI NAKANO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Singaporean gaming hardware company Razer plans to branch out into digital banking by tapping its extensive die-hard customer base, hoping to provide financial services for the underbanked millennials in Singapore and beyond.

Hong Kong-listed Razer, which has developed a loyal following among esports fans, offers gamers products and services ranging from high-performance gaming laptops to software, with its software platform being home to 80 million registered users worldwide.

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