Singapore, 27 January 2026 — SINGAPORE, June 9, 2026 – Embed Financial Group Holdings Pte Ltd (EFGH) and Kingston International College Pte. Ltd. said today they have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to collaborate on financial services and industry-aligned education for international students, with a focus on learners from emerging markets in Asia and Africa.
The two Singapore-headquartered organisations share a stated focus on communities where access to trusted financial services and pathways into the digital economy remains uneven. Kingston has an established track record of supporting foreign students in Singapore. EFGH deploys embedded payments, remittance, digital insurance, and related infrastructure through governments, regulated financial institutions, and enterprises across Asia and Africa.
The agreement establishes a legal and commercial framework for collaboration. Specific projects – their scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees – will be defined through individual Statements of Work (SOWs) executed by both parties. Kingston and EFGH have identified payments, insurance, and digital identity for international students, and curriculum development in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, embedded finance, and blockchain, as areas of intended collaboration.
The agreement carries an initial term of three years and renews automatically on an annual basis, with either party able to exit on 60 days’ written notice. It does not create an exclusive arrangement; both parties retain the right to enter into similar frameworks with third parties.
Dennis Ng, Executive Chairman of EFGH, said: “EFGH builds the infrastructure. Kingston builds the people. This agreement is about making sure both serve the same communities – the students from Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India who have the ability but not always the access.”
Ivan Khua, Chairman of Kingston International College, said: “At Kingston, we believe education should create real opportunities and meaningful outcomes. Through our partnership with EFGH, we are bringing together quality education, digital capabilities and industry networks to provide students and professionals particularly from emerging markets, with greater access to internationally recognised programmes and future-ready skills. More importantly, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing talent, creating pathways to employment and supporting economic growth across the regions we serve.”
About Embed Financial Group Holdings
EFGH is a Singapore-headquartered digital financial infrastructure group that partners with governments, regulated financial institutions and enterprises to deploy embedded finance at scale. Its capabilities include programmable payments, embedded insurance, cross-border digital systems and blockchain-based trust infrastructure. EFGH operates via a B2B2C model across markets in Asia and Africa. EFGH has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with a U.S.-listed special purpose acquisition company, ahead of a proposed listing on a major U.S. exchange.
About Kingston International College
Kingston International College is a Singapore-based private education institution delivering applied diploma and professional programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, digital transformation, and healthcare technology. The college supports foreign students in Singapore and maintains industry partnerships including Oracle and Alibaba’s Tmall Campus. Programmes combine applied learning, industry-led curriculum design, internships, and mentorship from practitioners.
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About Kingston:
Kingston International College is an EduTrust-certified private education institution established in Singapore, with over 20 years of experience in delivering quality education programs. The college is committed to bridging academic learning with practical industry needs by collaborating with businesses across Singapore and the ASEAN region.
Kingston offers industry-aligned programs designed to enhance employability, emphasizing mentoring, internships, and workplace readiness through its initiatives. The college’s mission is to prepare students with relevant skills, sound knowledge, and professional attributes to succeed in a rapidly evolving global and digital economy. For more information about Kingston International College, visit: www.kingston.edu.sg