Fintech

The rising demand for faster and more secure transactions along with full transparency has made Blockchain one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. Blockchain, which is a decentralized digital database, supports secure transactions without the need for a central authority to approve/accept the transaction. Although this technolog...

One of the most significant trends in the Financial services industry has been the emergence of FinTech. As technology transforms and disrupts the manner in which financial services are consumed and delivered to customers, new business models, pricing models, products, and services are emerging. Regulators have acknowledged the importance of the im...

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) launched in 2013 aims to boost global trade connectivity and cross-border transactions between China and countries on the new Silk Road, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (collectively called as CLM), and Vietnam. It is expected to enhance financial cooperation in the region, and eventually bolster the growt...

Global ICT spending reached $2.8 trillion in 2019, registering 3.6% YoY growth. While ICT spending is currently prioritized towards business continuity and solutions to better cope with the pandemic and a post-pandemic business environment, Frost and Sullivan predicts a shift in IT spending patterns, which will lean more towards digital and emergin...

22 Dec 2020  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Digital Payment Adoption in the ASEAN Market—Voice of Customer, 2020

Convenient and Secure solutions are Key to Mass Adoption

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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the lives of people around the world. Throughout 2020, local governments worked to restrict peoples movement to contain the spread of the disease. Lockdowns greatly impacted the daily operations of several vertical industries and limited access to different types of goods and services. Moreover, as fear...

30 Apr 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Digitalization and Data Analytics are Driving Asia-Pacific Cross-border and Remittance Service Market Growth

The Need for Faster Payment Services and Lower Transaction Fees Creates New Growth Opportunities

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2020 was marked by pervasive disruption, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which created growth opportunities for cross-border and remittance service providers. The market witnessed a rise in digital adoption rates (15% YoY growth rate in 2020). Rapidly advancing technologies, evolving customer expectations, and a changing regulatory landscape are d...

Cross-border payments and remittance transaction, even if essential, appear as a commodity for most customers; as a result, the fee structure has to be lowered to not appear as a pain point during the transaction, especially for the digital channel. Moreover, the rapid growth of mobile penetration across the world can be attributed to the growth of...

14 Oct 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Southeast Asian Contactless Payment Growth Opportunities, Forecast to 2026

Convenience and Safety Considerations During the Pandemic Drive Use

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The proliferation of COVID-19 has factored into the growth of contactless payments (made through a mobile device, wearable, or physical or virtual card, with the payee’s device or a merchant’s terminal initiating the transaction) in Southeast Asia. Customers want a safe and convenient way to do face-to-face transactions. Regulations and other g...

The payments industry is now lucrative for start-ups to tap into new niche market segments and promote financial inclusion in groups with limited access to credit services from banks. The buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution has emerged as an alternative credit payment for consumers, enabling them to make purchases without paying the total amount upf...