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Big banks rule over Thai fintech
In The Top Up this week, we look at the corporates driving Thailand’s fintech space and how India’s and Southeast Asia’s fintech firms stack up.
Miguel Cordon · · 4 min read
Device-as-a-service better than BNPL?
In The Top Up this week, we dive into Cinch’s way of owning devices and Ant International’s strategic expansions.
Miguel Cordon · · 4 min read
WeLab banks on SEA for growth
In The Top Up this week, we analyze WeLab’s Southeast Asian digibank ambitions and look into Bank Jago’s growth.
Miguel Cordon · · 4 min read
IFast aims to fill wealth management gap
In The Top Up this week, we look at iFast’s expansion plans and explore digital banking’s place in 2025’s fintech landscape.
Miguel Cordon · · 4 min read
Salmon unlocks bigger sea with bold move
In The Top Up this week, we explore Salmon’s unique expansion strategy and look at India’s NBFC sector.
Samreen Ahmad · · 4 min readLow rates a boon for wealthtech firms?
In The Top Up this week, we look at why lower interest rates aren’t fazing wealthtech firms and Boyaa’s risky bitcoin bet.
Simon Huang · · 5 min readTravel now, pay later
In The Top Up this week, we look at how travel is boosting BNPL in Indonesia, and Klarna’s hotly anticipated IPO.
Miguel Cordon · · 3 min readVietnam’s embrace of biometrics for payments a double-edged sword
In The Top Up this week, we look at Vietnam’s new rule requiring facial recognition for payments and how it affects the country’s fintech landscape.
Miguel Cordon · · 3 min readSingapore’s digital banks get 2023 report card, miss profitability mark
In The Top Up this week, we look at Singapore’s digital banking progress and dive into Indonesia’s P2P lending data.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 4 min readMapping the buy now, pay later survivors in SEA
In The Top Up this week, we map out the key BNPL players in Southeast Asia and look at BharatX’s acquisition of healthcare financing firm Zenifi.
Melissa Goh · · 5 min read