Southeast Asia is on the brink of a rapid expansion in open banking, with financial institutions leveraging open banking to…
Southeast Asia
Despite a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline, fintech retained its position as the most active tech sector in mergers and acquisitions…
Financial institutions across Southeast Asia are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (genAI). A recent research by…
Southeast Asia’s fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. The region’s strong…
In 2024, Southeast Asia’s fintech sector showcased resilience, defying global funding trends with only a marginal 1% year-on-year (YoY) decline.…
In Southeast Asia, e-wallets are rapidly emerging as the most used payment method, a trend that’s particularly pronounced in countries…
The last decade has seen significant growth in Islamic banking globally, with the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region emerging as a pivotal…
BNPL fraud in Southeast Asia is seeing a rapid rise with fraudsters exploiting weaknesses in these platforms and developing sophisticated…
In 2023, the insurtech sector in Southeast Asia saw a remarkable resurgence, marking a significant rebound not witnessed since 2020.…
Fintech startups in Southeast Asia secured a total of US$899 million in funding in H1 2024, a 25% year-on-year (YoY)…
In a recent webinar hosted by the Fintech News Network, experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Wise, Airwallex,…
In 2023, e-commerce continued to expand in Southeast Asia, with the gross merchandise value (GMV) of the region’s top eight…
In the burgeoning world of fintech, talent acquisition and strategic hires play a critical role in setting the stage for…
13 fintech companies from Southeast Asia have been named among this year’s top 250 fintech companies worldwide, recognized for their…
The open banking landscape in Southeast Asia is witnessing significant advancements and initiatives. Financial institutions are increasingly acknowledging the benefits…
Crypto in Southeast Asia is increasingly popular among investors. The region is home to a complex financial landscape that’s characterized…
Southeast Asia is expected to remain an appealing destination to both private equity (PE) firms and venture capitalists (VCs), with…
Aligning with global trends, Southeast Asian tech investments recorded a considerable decline in 2023, influenced by increasing interest rates, high…
When speaking of the fintech ecosystem, Singapore often receives the limelight due in part to its success in establishing itself…
In Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, green fintech is picking up steam and growing on the back…