The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
Asian Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Most shoppers in emerging markets reject global checkout
Local payment options and currency are now a make-or-break factor for online sales in seven emerging markets, dLocal's survey found.
Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles
Nearly 88% of Hong Kong retailers surveyed reported payment fraud in the past year, as expansion abroad brought added costs and compliance strain.
Reap launches Sentry fraud service for card issuers
Card issuers can now outsource fraud checks as losses hit USD $33.41 billion globally last year, easing the need for in-house teams.
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01F Group backs DANA in push into Indonesia fintech
Backing for Indonesia's digital payments push gives 01F Group a foothold in a market that could reach USD $1 trillion by 2030.
Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now pay staff in up to 16 currencies from JustLogin, cutting payroll delays and compliance headaches.
Hyundai Card & E-Mart turn card data into ready meals
The five dishes have sold more than 140,000 units, showing how spending data can help supermarkets spot restaurants with loyal customers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
Coder launches Agent Relay for Cursor in private preview
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Featured News
Expert Columns
An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack
6 Industries that need address verification
The importance of data enrichment in financial services
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
Why Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Starts With Clean Data
4 practical tips for maintaining data quality
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Fintech News
Automaid launches AI hub for agents that keep working
It targets users who want AI to keep tasks moving across email, Slack and web apps after a chat ends, challenging manual automation tools.
Grab to buy 60% of Atome Financial for USD $1.49bn
Consumer lending across Southeast Asia will expand for Grab, which is funding a controlling stake in Atome Financial entirely from existing cash.
Adyen wins SNKRDUNK payments deal for SODA expansion
Fraud checks and smoother checkout are set to support SODA's international push as it taps Adyen across SNKRDUNK's online and store payments.
TP opens Johor Bahru operations centre for Singapore
Singapore-based clients gain a nearby multilingual support base as TP expands Malaysian operations with a Johor Bahru centre near the border.
Google Cloud opens Singapore engineering centre for AI
The site will link AI research with product development, as Google Cloud uses Singapore to build tools for global customers and regional deployment.
TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet
The enlarged pilot lets up to 20,000 users spend and swap THBT inside TrueMoney, testing blockchain payments for everyday use.
Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust
A shared trust framework could cut repeated checks for AI agents making purchases and ease adoption across card and wallet networks.
Circle buys Tazapay to boost cross-border payments
The deal would widen Circle's reach in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, adding Tazapay's network of more than 60 partners and 100 payout rails.
Ant open-sources finance AI model for research workflows
The model is aimed at analysts who need traceable sources, auditable outputs and editable spreadsheets across research workflows.
Hong Kong children hold HK$4.1 billion outside banks
More than half of Hong Kong children surveyed keep their money outside bank accounts, raising questions for lenders courting young savers.
Juspay expands Wego partnership to boost travel payments
Travellers across the Middle East could see fewer failed bookings as Wego adds local payment options through a wider Juspay tie-up.
WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms
Creators and livestream crews in over 200 countries can now be paid through WasabiCard, which links stablecoins to local bank transfers.
Hong Kong digital wallets overtake cards in payments
Shoppers in Hong Kong are using digital wallets more than cards, as account-to-account payments gain ground and cashless habits spread across Asia.
As Japan widens bank cyber oversight to data partners, identity becomes the perimeter
Japan's banks face broader cyber risk as regulators begin treating data-sharing partners and AI agents as part of the attack surface.
Singapore dominates Southeast Asia blockchain funding
Singapore captured 82.5% of Southeast Asia's blockchain funding as the sector's annual deal count fell sharply from its 2022 peak.
Alternative Airlines adds BNPL flight payments via dLocal
Travellers in Colombia and Brazil can now split flight costs over time as the online booking platform taps local instalment providers.
QR Ph links Philippines merchants to Alipay+ wallets
Foreign wallet users can now pay Philippine merchants through existing QR Ph codes, widening access for SMEs and boosting cashless trade.
Uzbekistan unveils fintech plan to draw USD $1 billion
Aiming to lure overseas capital, the country's six-year plan also targets 5,000 trained specialists and fresh cross-border payment links.
Finance infrastructure, the silent growth constraint
Slow financial systems can drain founders' time and cash, as hidden FX fees and compliance gaps emerge before growth plans do.
Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services
Asian firms want faster FX hedging, but weak bank API links could slow automation in treasury systems despite rising AI adoption.
Job Moves
Revolut names Singapore advisory board to aid Asia push
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
Lendela appoints new CFO & CTO to drive APAC expansion
Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions
Lendela appoints Frändén as Deputy CEO amid growth plans
NEXTGEN Group appoints Sanny Hadinata as Managing Director for Indonesia
