Fintech Research

May

Thailand’s fintech momentum builds the foundation for a financial hub

Thailand is fast emerging as a notable player in Southeast Asia’s fintech scene. With a digitally-savvy population, rising smartphone penetration, and strong government support, the country is crafting a robust fintech ecosystem that could underpin its aspirations to become a regional financial hub. The Thai government has made no secret…

Apr

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Financial crime on the rise in the Philippines

During 2024, the Philippines economy continued to demonstrate resilient growth and rapid digital transformation, especially in the financial landscape. Programs such as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Paleng-QR PH have been instrumental in bringing more Filipinos into the formal financial system. As such, digital payment adoption is accelerating and is…

Apr

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Rising identity fraud targets APAC financial services

As Asia Pacific (APAC) accelerates its digital transformation, its financial services sector has become a high-stakes battleground for a new breed of cybercriminals. Identity fraud – once the domain of amateur hackers – has matured into a sophisticated, industrialized operation powered by artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) platforms. With APAC’s banks,…

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