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What’s Fueling Southeast Asia Fintech Golden Age?

Fintech News

Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. In Southeast Asia alone, 85% of adults are underbanked, translating to approximately 300 million individuals lacking adequate access to financial services. CAGR between 2024 and 2029, reaching nearly US$1.7

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Fintech Solutions for SMEs: Unlocking Growth Potential

Fintech Review

Fintech solutions are changing this landscape, offering SMEs tailored tools to overcome these barriers. From innovative lending platforms to advanced payment processing, fintech is enabling them to access growth opportunities and thrive in today’s competitive markets. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

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Bank Alfalah Acquires Strategic Stake in UAE Fintech Jingle Pay

Fintech Finance

equity stake in Jingle Pay , one of the fastest growing fintechs in the MENAP region. The Bank’s fintech investment underscores its commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering financial inclusion across key markets. Jingle Pay was recently awarded the top global fintech for remittances into Pakistan.

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‘Innovation Driving Growth’ A FinTech as a Force for Good Forum

Open Banking Excellence

10th October 2024 Live Event Linkedin Twitter 'Innovation Driving Growth' A FinTech as a Force for Good Forum Join us for our annual ‘FinTech as a Force for Good Forum’ as we explore FinTech’s role in supporting consumers through economic uncertainty, as well as its ability to help drive forward the wider ESG agenda.

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The Impact of Regulatory Frameworks on Fintech Growth in Emerging Markets

Fintech Review

Emerging markets have become a hub for fintech innovation. However, regulatory frameworks in these markets vary widely, influencing how fintech companies evolve and scale. Supportive Regulations: A Catalyst for Growth Supportive regulations can significantly enhance fintech growth.

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Is Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Drying Up?

Fintech News

A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. A visual overview of the SEA fintech sector’s funding trajectory from 2017 to 2024, showcasing the sharp decline after a record-breaking 2021.

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Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News

Finovate

The week begins on the Fintech Rundown with news of product launches and new investments, as well as an acquisition in the digital banking space and a handful of partnerships in payments. Photo by Jess Bailey Designs The post Fintech Rundown: A Rapid Review of Weekly News appeared first on Finovate. million in funding.

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