Southeast Asia’s fintechs fill lending gap with data
Southeast Asia’s fintechs fill lending gap with data SINGAPORE/JAKARTA — Southeast Asian fintech startups are extending credit to younger borrowers, many of whom have limited access to traditional financial services, even as some of the region’s largest lenders rush to digitize their businesses. So-called buy now, pay later services and digital banksare quickly plugging a large lending gap in the region, […]
OP-ED: Technology has placed women’s financial inclusion within reach
OP-ED: Technology has placed women’s financial inclusion within reach In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, with technology reshaping industries and societies, digital public infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a catalyst for financial inclusion. Recognizing its potential to foster gender equality, India’s G20 presidency has prioritized it as a drive to boost women’s economic participation through […]
How Financial Institutions Can Help SMEs in Southeast Asia Grow
How Financial Institutions Can Help SMEs in Southeast Asia Grow Like all businesses hit by the pandemic, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia have had to adapt to survive the unexpected disruption. From retailers to food outlets, many moved to online channels, while others looked to digital technologies to better optimize operations and […]