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
Shinhan Asset Management eyes Korean won token fund offshore
The pilot will test whether Korean won fund interests can be distributed overseas without breaching local rules or investor controls.
Wavebridge, BC Card test overseas stablecoin QR payments
The trial points to a way foreign visitors could pay Korean merchants with USDC while shops still settle in won, easing cross-border spending.
Bitazza Thailand completes Travel Rule setup with Sumsub
Thailand's digital asset firms face tighter anti-money laundering checks as the Securities and Exchange Commission prepares to enforce the Travel Rule.
Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.
Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta
Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.
Matchmade.io claims million-record reconciliation in minutes
Finance teams across Southeast Asia could cut reconciliation delays as fragmented payment data makes manual matching slower and riskier.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
One in three remittance users struggle with delays
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.
Expert Columns
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
How AI is helping sellers read buyer intent
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
Why proof of address verification fails across borders (and how to fix it)
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Fintech News
OSL launches AgentPay for AI agent stablecoin payments
AI developers can now hook autonomous software into stablecoin rails, as OSL aims to solve settlement for machine-to-machine payments.
Bettr & Muslim Pro launch Umrah finance in Malaysia
Malaysian pilgrims can now spread Umrah costs over 12 to 24 months through a new Shariah-compliant financing option in Muslim Pro.
Bitget signs pact with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City
Bhutan's new digital asset zone has drawn Bitget in, with the exchange seeking approval to set up a local base and licence application.
AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots
Businesses in the Philippines may face higher costs and slower sites as AI-generated internet traffic rises 30% in five months, Fastly said.
Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers
Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.
Cleanverse launches Labs & ClevrGo for verified finance
Cleanverse Labs set for new incubation push as it moves hackathon ideas into verified on-chain finance products.
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital car loans in pilot mode
Selected customers can now secure vehicle finance in the app, with approval in a minute and delivery within 24 hours.
Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia
Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.
Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.
HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments
Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.
eToro adds 50 ETFs targeting Singapore investor demand
Singapore retail investors get broader access to Asian and thematic funds as demand shifts towards technology and diversification.
DBS adds agentic AI to virtual assistants for customers
Banking tasks for millions of customers can now be completed in one chat as DBS upgrades its virtual assistants with agentic AI.
HashKey launches single app across regulated crypto markets
Traders can now access Hong Kong, Singapore, Middle East and global services through one app, with features gated by local regulatory checks.
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Visa, Lianlian complete first B2B AI agent payment
Small businesses could save time on procurement as an AI agent in Greater China sourced, ordered and paid for a sample without manual input.
TBC Uzbekistan named among world's top fintechs again
Its return to CNBC and Statista's fintech ranking underscores TBC Uzbekistan's growing influence in a fast-expanding digital banking market.
TerraPay & TPBank boost Vietnam cross-border payments
Vietnamese customers will gain faster overseas transfers as TPBank taps TerraPay's network for real-time payments to 156 countries and territories.
TBC Uzbekistan wins four Euromoney awards for excellence
Broadening its appeal beyond consumer banking, the lender has surpassed 6 million monthly users as digital adoption accelerates in Uzbekistan.
Japanese finance chiefs slow to tackle currency shocks
Delays of up to a week are leaving many Japanese firms exposed as yen swings and higher rates have already hit profits, a survey found.
Siam Commercial Bank joins Citi's 24/7 USD clearing
Thai corporates can now move US dollars round the clock after The Siam Commercial Bank became Citi's first client for a combined tokenised clearing service.
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
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
