Asian Fintech Report

DATE: December 2024

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Our latest Southeast Asia Fintech Report dives into the region's rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, uncovering how innovation is transforming financial services and creating opportunities. From payments to alternative lending and insurtech, Southeast Asia is setting the stage for fintech innovation and adoption at an unprecedented pace.

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Following the pandemic-driven acceleration funding levels have stabilised, yet the demand for inclusive and efficient financial solutions remains critical. Fintech players are stepping up to address unmet needs in payments, lending, and wealth management, while leveraging emerging technologies to reshape the future.

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We observe key trends defining the ecosystem:

• Payments innovation dominates: QR-based transactions, real-time cross-border payments, and multi-currency wallets are transforming commerce and enabling financial inclusion ;

• Alternative lending expands MSME access: bridging a $300 billion credit gap, fintech platforms use alternative data to unlock financing for underserved businesses ;

• Insurtech adoption accelerates: microinsurance integrated with e-commerce platforms is expanding coverage for low-income and underbanked communities ;

• Wealthtech democratises investments: robo-advisors and gamified platforms are making wealth management accessible to new demographics,

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We include in the report an illustrative analysis of market players by regions and verticals, detailing how fintech is evolving to meet the unique demands of the region’s 600 million consumers. The report features over 150+ emerging platforms, covering diverse innovations from B2B neobanking solutions to embedded financial services.