Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s BNPL market to reach $53.2b by 2027

Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are the most promising markets.\
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Southeast Asia’s BNPL market to reach $53.2b by 2027

Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are the most promising markets.\
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Southeast Asia’s digital banks – the road from good to great

Experts from McKinsey share five principles digital banks need to practice.
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Maybank rolls out green financial advisory service to SEA SMEs

Small and medium enterprises will receive funding to aid in their sustainability reporting.
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Ant Int’l launches digital sustainability scorecard for MSMEs

The scorecard offers actionable insights for MSMEs to enhance ESG credibility.

Mobile Wallets are Southeast Asia’s Pathway to Financial Inclusion

As Southeast Asia’s economies are becoming increasingly interconnected, there are plenty of opportunities for global firms to make cross-border payments seamless.

UOB banks on 4 ASEAN income to hit 2026 ROE target

The bank aims to grow its wholesale banking and retail banking businesses.

Thailand, Philippine central banks discuss AI, digital payments in bilateral meeting

They discussed the use of AI to support the central bank’s work, amongst others.

Central banks of Thailand, Vietnam hold bilateral meeting

The central bank representatives discussed banking and policy issues.

Malaysia, Indonesia renew bilateral swap agreement.

The agreement has been extended for another 5 years.

South Asia, SEA have ‘greatest potential’ for fintech lending: study

South Asia’s fintechs and young population lifted its rankings.

MoneyHero revenue up 24% to $20.7m in Q2

Its revenue in Singapore rose by 68%.

Malaysia, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payment linkage

The initiative’s first phase has concluded as of 19 September.

Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC

Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.

YUP raises US$30m in Series B funding round

It will be used for SEA market expansion and the acquisition of an Indonesian banking licence.