Tag "Southeast Asia"
Most Are Still Afraid to Invest in Crypto Despite Increased Awareness, OECD Survey Shows
Despite awareness of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) being high and interest in investing in this new asset class being strong, ownership of cryptocurrencies and tokens issued through ICOs is still low in Southeast Asia, according to a research
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Research Highlights Top Tech Trends in APAC to Watch out for in 2020
In Asia Pacific (APAC), #blockchain was in the top five most used hashtags around banking this year, with respondents in Malaysia being more likely than those in other countries to vote it as the most transformative of 2020, according to
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In Southeast Asia, 50% of Financial of Financial Authorities Have Developed Regtech Initiatives
50% of financial authorities in Southeast Asia have developed regtech initiatives, showcasing a wider trend among regulators across the region as these increasingly turn to technology to help them adapt to the changing financial services landscape, according to a new
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The Digital Ecosystems That Will Help Indonesia Reach 80% Financial Inclusion
The Southeast Asia Internet Economy Report 2019 by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company predicts that Indonesia’s digital economy will more than triple to US$133 billion in 2025, driven largely by increasing acceptance by its more than 260 million population.
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20 Upcoming Fintech and Blockchain Events in Asia Pacific to Attend in 2019
As Asia Pacific’s fintech industry rapidly grow, so does the events that surround it. With new events spawning every day it’s hard to keep track of which ones are worth your time and which ones aren’t. Here 22 events handpicked
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5 Ecosystems Enablers and B2B Providers for Fintech Startups in Asia
The platform-based business model has taken hold in the digital economy, and the concept is quickly spreading to banking and financial services. Aided by widespread Internet and mobile access, fintech companies and progressive banks have started to make inroads into
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Fintech News Network: 12 Infographics Showcasing the State of Fintech Around the World
2018 was an exciting year for fintech around the world with many developments across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Worldwide, fintech companies raised a whopping US$57.9 billion through 875 deals in the first six months of 2018 alone, already
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Investors Bullish on Fintech in Southeast Asia, Especially Indonesia
Nearly 75% of limited partners (LPs), or organizations and individuals investing into funds and non-direct investment entities such as family offices, high net worth individuals and corporate venture capital entities, are bullish on fintech in Southeast Asia with Indonesia perceived
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GrabPay Eyes Vietnam and South East Asia Digital Payments Dominance as Competition Heats Up
Grab, Southeast Asia’s first decacorn valued at more than US$10 billion, began its humble beginnings as a ride-hailing app but has since evolved into one of the region’s “super app,” providing varied services ranging from food delivering, logistics services, and
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21 Remarkable Fintech Founders Under 35 in Southeast Asia
Fintech is booming all round the world, including Southeast Asia, where a growing number of fintech-related businesses are emerging to fill the gap left by traditional financial institutions. With the Internet and smartphones spreading rapidly across the region, these new
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