Financial Technology

SEA fintechs clinch $851m of funding in H1

Digital lender ANEXT Bank was one of two major funding rounds during the period.

Ant International unveils microlending service bettr

It has partnered with Thailand’s AWC to start.

Alipay+ and GHL enable cross-border payments in the Philippines

Mobile wallets include AlipayHK, KakaoPay, Touch ‘n Go, and Alipay.

ANEXT Bank boosts cross-border transactions sixfold

About 69% of its customer base are micro businesses.

Ant Group, Mastercard launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai

It will improve the travel experience for global visitors and boost local businesses in China.

DBS Indonesia enhances payment solutions with digital tech

Digital initiatives drive transaction efficiency and bolster security measures.

National Australia Bank, Banked eyes boosting A2A payment adoption

Their tech enables Australian merchants to send PayTo Agreements to customers.

Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations

About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.

Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024

East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.

Super apps tailor features for youth, small businesses

Customization and security drive engagement and trust.

Centralised AI models propel financial institutions' success

Financial sectors see major benefits from centralised AI strategies, though future shifts are anticipated.

BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028

The BaaS space has generated $36.4b in revenue as of 2024.

Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024

HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.