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
Hyundai Card sees strong teen uptake for Apple Pay cards
Younger consumers drove almost seven in 10 sign-ups for Hyundai Card's Apple Pay rewards debit and hybrid cards within 50 days.
Qashier raises USD $6.125 million & turns profitable
Investors are backing Qashier's growth as the Singapore payments firm says it has turned profitable and handles USD $1 billion a year.
Adyen partners with CeX Malaysia on unified payments
The retailer will cut reconciliation work and gain a single view of sales as it unifies online and in-store transactions across 11 Malaysian outlets.
Webull Thailand to buy Pi Securities in USD $100m deal
The purchase would deepen Webull's Thai foothold and add Pi Securities' long-standing client base, pending approvals.
Inveo Kripto & Moca Network sign Türkiye identity deal
A new blockchain identity link could help Turkish users access regulated digital services while meeting stricter compliance demands.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan with SBI
Japan's approval of RLUSD opens Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin to retail and institutional users, under strict rules via SBI VC Trade.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
One in three remittance users struggle with delays
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Featured News
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Expert Columns
Why proof of address verification fails across borders (and how to fix it)
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
How accurate address data powers identity verification
When identity becomes the payment rail
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Fintech News
Libeara raises USD $14 million for tokenisation push
Funding will help Libeara expand regulated digital asset infrastructure into more markets as banks and asset managers weigh tokenised products.
Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore
Families in Singapore can now give children controlled access to overseas spending, with limits, monitoring and no foreign transaction fees.
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.
Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds
Despite widespread pilots, only 17% of Malaysian financial institutions have scaled strategic AI initiatives, a new report says.
BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal
The tie-up gives dtcpay access to licensed infrastructure in Singapore, easing compliance pressures as businesses demand safer digital asset payments.
Hyundai Card broadens digital talent beyond tech majors
Non-STEM graduates now make up a third of Hyundai Card's digital team, as the issuer ties hiring to its AI-led business shift.
LuxLexicon to accept stablecoin payments in Singapore
Shoppers at LuxLexicon's Singapore store can now pay for selected handbags in stablecoins, with conversion handled instantly by Triple-A.
OwlTing, Credible Finance open China payout corridor
The tie-up gives global businesses a regulated route into China, with India next as payment firms link existing networks to widen reach.
Lucanet expands into Japan as ARR tops EUR €200 million
The Berlin-headquartered group is targeting Japan's large mid-market as annual recurring revenue climbs past EUR €200 million.
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EY & Lalamove team up on Hong Kong drone logistics
Hong Kong's low-altitude economy could gain new momentum as the pair map out drone-and-road delivery models for major enterprise clients.
Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent
The three-day event is meant to draw investors and regulators as Uzbekistan seeks USD $1 billion in foreign fintech investment by 2030.
Japan's big banks plan stablecoin live use in 2026
Live commercial use of a jointly issued token will test whether Japan's biggest lenders can make blockchain payments work at scale in fiscal 2026.
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature
Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.
TradingFront launches AI tools for Singapore wealth advisers
As Singapore's wealth sector grows, advisers are under pressure to serve more high-net-worth clients with less manual research and review.
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
Fast-growing digital banks in Asia face tighter checks as varied rules and weak data systems make customer verification harder across borders.
GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries
Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.
MANSA named in Payments Power 50 2026 for cross-border push
The recognition could boost MANSA's appeal to payment operators as cross-border firms seek faster settlement and less capital tied up abroad.
Yuvarra launches as independent premium finance lender
Wealth advisers in Asia can now arrange life insurance funding without tying clients to a private bank, as Yuvarra opens in Hong Kong.
UOB & FPT sign AI banking partnership for Asia-Pacific
The tie-up could speed digital banking upgrades and AI adoption across UOB's Asian markets, with pilots likely in Vietnam and beyond.
Finloop & Marketnode join to link tokenised products
Institutional investors in Hong Kong and Singapore are set to gain wider access to tokenised funds, bonds and structured products through the tie-up.
Job Moves
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
