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FinTech in ASEAN 2023: Seeding the green transition

FinTech in ASEAN 2023: Seeding the green transition

In the wake of a global shift towards a low-carbon economy, opportunities abound in the Green FinTech space. Find out how, despite a funding slump, some companies are steadfastly pursuing a more sustainable ASEAN.

Insights Bridging ASEAN through regional payment connectivity

Bridging ASEAN through regional payment connectivity

Cross-border payments continue to be a key focus for ASEAN countries, bringing macro benefits that may spur economic growth.
Whitepapers FinTech in ASEAN 2022: Finance, Reimagined

FinTech in ASEAN 2022: Finance, Reimagined

ASEAN’s FinTech firms received US$4.3B in funding in the first three quarters of 2022. As digital services continue to proliferate, we explore the rise of embedded finance in ASEAN.
Insights Offset your electricity carbon footprint with our sustainable solutions

Offset your electricity carbon footprint with our sustainable solutions

Sustainability has become a major concern among consumers, with many keen to alter their lifestyles for a more impactful change.
Insights How Singapore's PayNow is changing the e-payments game

How Singapore's PayNow is changing the e-payments game

As instant payments continue to be a prolific space for innovation, consumers and businesses can only stand to gain.
Insights Power your start-up’s growth with these 5 financing options

Power your start-up’s growth with these 5 financing options

While economic uncertainty has made it even harder for start-ups to secure funding, options have not dried up.
Insights Younger consumers want to go green urgently. How can financial institutions help?

Younger consumers want to go green urgently. How can financial institutions help?

One bank aims to meet consumer needs with solutions ranging from sustainable investing solutions on a digital platform to bio-sourced cards.
Insights Women are more risk-alert when it comes to investing, suggests bank data

Women are more risk-alert when it comes to investing, suggests bank data

The figures also show that more women are putting their money in fixed deposit accounts and unit trusts.
Insights How tech solutions can help SMEs go green and save on utilities

How tech solutions can help SMEs go green and save on utilities

Local accelerator programme bridges the gap between providers and SMEs, lowering the costs of adopting new technologies.
Insights Cashless payments take flight: How cash alternatives could change post-pandemic travel

Cashless payments take flight: How cash alternatives could change post-pandemic travel

Bank experts share how paying with cashless alternatives can provide travellers with ease, security and benefits.
Insights How human-led, tech-powered wealth advice can help you beat market volatility

How human-led, tech-powered wealth advice can help you beat market volatility

One bank is equipping its wealth management advisers with proprietary technology to help clients better optimise their investment portfolios.
Insights Small changes, big impact: How to balance work and life when hybrid working

Small changes, big impact: How to balance work and life when hybrid working

Companies are setting meeting guidelines and ramping up wellness support, as the line between work and life blurs.
Insights Solar financing programme helps businesses and homeowners make every rooftop count

Solar financing programme helps businesses and homeowners make every rooftop count

Local SMEs are keen to implement clean energy in their operations, but do not know how or what are the financing options to start their green journey. Here’s how one bank is bridging the sustainability gap.
Insights Green trade finance goes digital to help SMEs run efficiently and sustainably

Green trade finance goes digital to help SMEs run efficiently and sustainably

Construction projects generate immense volumes of paperwork and transactions, which are tedious and time-consuming to manage. Here’s how this industry partnership is digitalising these processes while making green trade financing more accessible to smaller suppliers and contractors.
Insights Banking on talent: How this firm is equipping its people with in-demand skills

Banking on talent: How this firm is equipping its people with in-demand skills

As the banking landscape becomes more digital, how can financial firms help their people keep up – or even stay ahead?
Insights Big data, big opportunity: Serving more in Asean by getting to know them better

Big data, big opportunity: Serving more in Asean by getting to know them better

Bank’s acquisition promises more scale, and an opportunity for more personalisation and deeper understanding of customers.
Insights How businesses can bridge the skills gap with an age-diverse, inclusive workforce

How businesses can bridge the skills gap with an age-diverse, inclusive workforce

Firms that are grappling with manpower crunch can look at flexible work programmes and inclusive employment practices.
Insights Spurring growth in the arts with the power of digital solutions

Spurring growth in the arts with the power of digital solutions

Digitalisation is becoming crucial for arts organisations to build business resilience and reach a new breed of audiences. The Acceleration Programme for the Arts 2023, organised by UOB’s The FinLab and NAC, aims to support arts practitioners in digital transformation.
Insights Unlocking new possibilities for art in the metaverse

Unlocking new possibilities for art in the metaverse

As digital technologies become an extension of artistic expression, UOB explores new ways to help artists grow their audience in the metaverse. SkyArtverse by UOB, the Bank's first foray into the metaverse, provides an immersive and differentiated virtual world to experience all of the winning artworks from the 41st UOB Painting of the Year.
Insights Are digital currency initiatives a potential game changer in the evolution of money?

Are digital currency initiatives a potential game changer in the evolution of money?

The role of central bank digital currencies as digital payments preferred and demand for physical cash declines.
Insights Bank comes up with fun and interactive ways to engage ASEAN young adults

Smart tools help SMEs grow amid inflation and cash flow woes

Recent study finds that nearly half of SMEs in ASEAN struggle to manage cash flow, while 45 per cent feel the need to transform their business.
Insights Bank comes up with fun and interactive ways to engage ASEAN young adults

Bank comes up with fun, interactive, easy ways to engage underserved ASEAN young adults

Easier access to financial services and instruments grows to meet the banking needs of digital-savvy millennials and Gen Zers.
Insights Tackling today’s sustainability challenges with greentech innovations of tomorrow

Tackling today’s sustainability challenges with greentech innovations of tomorrow

As the climate crisis intensifies, green technologies are needed now more than ever. Learn how the Greentech Accelerator programme is transforming green tech solutions to meet the economic and environmental needs of businesses.
Insights How FinTech disruptor Bondlinc found success with the right connections

How FinTech disruptor Bondlinc found success with the right connections

As a FinTech disruptor in the bond trading market, Bondlinc faced challenges in winning over institutions. Here’s how they found success with support from UOB’s networks.

Insights World FinTech Festival 2022: Driving digitalisation and sustainability for SMEs

World FinTech Festival 2022: Driving digitalisation and sustainability for SMEs

Themed 'Banking for Businesses: A Spotlight on SMEs', the World Fintech Festival 2022 Thailand and Malaysia explored how SMEs can accelerate their digitalisation and sustainability efforts. Here are six key takeaways for SMEs.

Insights How Turnkey Lender democratises digital lending with AI

How Turnkey Lender democratises digital lending with AI

As a FinTech disruptor in the embedded lending space, Turnkey Lender faced challenges in starting up. Here’s how they found their footing in the ASEAN market with support from The FinLab and UOB’s networks.

Insights Customised robo-investing: What to know about investing for short and long-term goals

Co-creating an anti-money laundering ecosystem with Tookitaki

As a RegTech disruptor in the anti-money laundering ecosystem, Tookitaki faced challenges in starting up. Here's how they found their footing with support from UOB's networks.

Insights Unlocking assets through blockchain technology and tokenisation

Powering the transition to sustainability for SMEs

UOB offers green financing and other solutions for sustainability, which is now a priority for businesses in Singapore and the rest of Asia.
Insights Unlocking assets through blockchain technology and tokenisation

Unlocking assets through blockchain technology and tokenisation

With the right ingredients, financial institutions are more than ready to harness blockchain’s potential through tokenisation and regulation.
Insights Bridging the digital divide: Smart solutions for smaller SMEs to survive and thrive

Bridging the digital divide: Smart solutions for smaller SMEs to survive and thrive

While most SMEs say they have become more digital, smaller firms are still lagging behind in digital transformation and benefits, says a UOB study.
Insights Customised robo-investing: What to know about investing for short and long-term goals

Customised robo-investing: What to know about investing for short and long-term goals

Investing for a holiday, or for your child’s education? Robo-advisors that enable personalisation can help.
Insights Almost half of ASEAN consumers want personalised digital banking services: Study

Almost half of ASEAN consumers want personalised digital banking services: Study

To empower customers with insights to make the right decisions at the right time, one bank is leveraging AI to deliver more personalised experiences.

Insights Inflation is at an all-time high. Can digital investing tools help?

Inflation is at an all-time high. Can digital investing tools help?

A combination of factors – from inflation to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis – could cause the price of goods and services to continue rising.

Insights Innovation programme helps SMEs profit while helping to sustain the planet

Innovation programme helps SMEs profit while helping to sustain the planet

A study found that close to half of SMEs in Singapore do not have enough knowledge to implement sustainable practices.

Insights Keen on green investing? Here's how technology can help

Keen on green investing? Here's how technology can help

While the awareness of sustainable investing is growing, some still struggle to find a product to invest in, says survey.
Insights Vietnam's growing consumer class drives FinTech boom

Vietnam’s growing consumer class drives FinTech boom

With a rise in digital investing and a keen interest in digital banks, Vietnam’s market offers much potential for FinTech firms: UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 research.

Insights Tips on overcoming lows and getting back on track

Tips on overcoming lows and getting back on track

Retail analytics platform Aimazing took two pivots to find success. CEO and co-founder Jun Ting has these lessons to share.
Insights Digitalisation for SMEs: How to beat decision fatigue and find the right tech solution

Digitalisation for SMEs: How to beat decision fatigue and find the right tech solution

With the right digitalisation strategy and resources, SMEs can digitalise their operations far more effectively. Here’s how.
Insights Consumer research - Thailand

Thai consumers hungry for digital currencies and green investments

UOB's FinTech in ASEAN 2021 research shows that Thai consumers have the highest awareness of green investments in the region and are open to using digital currencies.
Insights Shifting consumer habits drive FinTech growth in Malaysia

Shifting consumer habits drive FinTech growth in Malaysia

FinTech services in Malaysia are growing thanks to consumer interest spiking demand in e-wallets, digital insurance and digital banking, UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN survey shows.

Insights For cash-reliant Filipinos, trust in FinTech is growing

For cash-reliant Filipinos, trust in FinTech is growing

E-wallets like GCash are steadily gaining more popularity, while one-third of Filipinos use cryptocurrency exchanges, UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 survey finds.
Insights Cautious, card-loving Singaporeans embrace new tech

Cautious, card-loving Singaporeans embrace new tech

Singaporeans have the highest usage of cards in Southeast Asia and appear more risk-averse, UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 survey shows.
Insights More Indonesians turn to e-wallets and buy now, pay later

More Indonesians turn to e-wallets and buy now, pay later

More Indonesians are using e-wallets and BNPL products, according to UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 survey. New retail investors have also flocked to robo-advisors.
Insights The future of working women in Singapore

The future of working women in Singapore

Family responsibilities is cited as a common reason for women to leave the workforce. Thanks to flexible working and improved benefits, this trend is shifting.
Insights FinTech in Malaysia 3Q2021: Building a trusted, connected ecosystem

FinTech in Malaysia 3Q2021: Building a trusted, connected ecosystem

Malaysian financial technology (FinTech) startups raised US$116.9 million across 16 funding rounds up to 3Q2021.
Insights FinTech in Vietnam 3Q2021: Payments flourish, though cash still king

FinTech in Vietnam 3Q2021: Payments flourish, though cash still king

In the first nine months of 2021, Vietnam FinTech firms secured a total of US$375 million in funding across 15 deals, led by payments firms.
Insights FinTech in Thailand 3Q2021: Thailand 4.0 plots way forward

FinTech in Thailand 3Q2021: Thailand 4.0 plots way forward

Thailand-based FinTech firms raised a total of US$216 million in the first nine months of 2021. Ascend Money led the tally with a US$150 million round.
Insights 5 tips for SMEs to go green in an endemic world

5 tips for SMEs to go green in an endemic world

Adopting sustainability can open up new opportunities for SMEs.
Whitepapers FinTech in ASEAN 2021: Digital takes flight

FinTech in ASEAN 2021: Digital takes flight

The rising number of ASEAN consumers going online is accelerating the adoption of digital financial services. As funding into ASEAN's FinTech industry reaches an all-time high, find out what opportunities lie ahead.
Insights Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 2)

Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 2)

Circular business models could help Singapore SMEs mitigate supply chain disruptions, lower costs, and pursue new revenue streams.
Insights Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 1)

Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 1)

Circular business models could help Singapore SMEs mitigate supply chain disruptions, lower costs, and pursue new revenue streams.
Insights The right connections - Key to growing in Southeast Asia

The right connections - Key to growing in Southeast Asia

Knowing the right people can open a web of opportunities to support your market expansion plans. Question is, who are the right people?
Insights Jom Transform - The FinLab accelerates Malaysian SMEs' digitalisation

Jom Transform - The FinLab accelerates Malaysian SMEs' digitalisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a trying period for Malaysian businesses. Digitalisation may be one of the best options for SMEs to tide through.
Insights Digitalisation Powers Thai SME's Big Dreams

Digitalisation Powers Thai SME's Big Dreams

Thai SME Vachamon is one of the biggest importers and distributors of premium-grade fruits in Thailand, but they had bigger ambitions still. The FinLab helped them take things to the next level.
Insights FinTech in Indonesia 1H2021: Large population, massive opportunity

FinTech in Indonesia 1H2021: Large population, massive opportunity

Indonesian FinTech firms raised a total of US$494 million in funding in the first half of 2021, with investment platforms like Bibit and Ajaib leading the way.
Insights FinTech in Philippines 1H2021: Payments drive financial inclusion

FinTech in Philippines 1H2021: Payments to drive financial inclusion

Total funding for Philippines-based FinTech firms for the first half of 2021 hit US$342 million, more than double 2020’s total of US$137 million.
Insights FinTech in Singapore 1H2021 - An innovation hub

FinTech in Singapore 1H2021: An innovation hub

Singapore's FinTech firms amassed a record-breaking US$725 million in funding for the first half of 2021, with payments taking the lead.
Insights OurCrowd’s Top 10 Post-Pandemic Tech Trends

OurCrowd’s Top 10 Post-Pandemic Tech Trends

With so many changes and challenges since the onset of the pandemic, the tech industry has been more important than ever in providing creative solutions. Find out what the top tech trends are.
Insights New year, new normal: Time to start transforming

New year, new normal: Time to start transforming

Find out how the FinLab’s business transformation programmes has helped SMEs go digital and tide through the pandemic.
Whitepapers Advanced Analytics and Innovation in Financial Crime Compliance - The Future is Now

Advanced Analytics and Innovation in Financial Crime Compliance

This whitepaper examines the ongoing journey of UOB’s AI anti-money laundering solution, from POC to production stage, explaining how it gradually calibrated models for integration into current banking operations.
Whitepapers FinTech in ASEAN 2020: Get Up, Reset, Go!

FinTech in ASEAN 2020: Get Up, Reset, Go!

Our 2020 report explores how the pandemic has impacted FinTech firms within the region and how they have responded. Looking ahead, what does the future hold for ASEAN’s FinTech industry?
Insights Rethinking technology talent for digital transformation

Rethinking technology talent for digital transformation

At UOB, we believe in opportunities for employees to innovate with technology. Read on to find out about the strategies your company can implement to develop digital talent in all.
Insights Dear SMEs – Lessons from the FinTech Industry

Dear SMEs – Lessons from the FinTech Industry

What lessons can the FinTech industry offer SMEs? Find out more about the key trends and challenges facing SMEs, and what they can learn from the tech world.
Whitepapers Digital Transformation: Reshaping the way we work

Digital Transformation: Reshaping the way we work

With disruptions facing the world today, enterprises need to shift from traditional business models and embark on digital transformation to survive.

Insights How the pandemic will reshape ASEANs business landscape

How the pandemic will reshape ASEAN’s business landscape

The COVID-19 pandemic pressed the fast-forward button on changing how we work and play. What business opportunities lie ahead in ASEAN?

Insights Charting a new course after COVID-19

Charting a new course after COVID-19

Susan Hwee, Head of Group Technology and Operations at UOB, shares how technology will play a crucial role in connecting our lives and our economy.

Insights Data ethics: How we do right by customers in a digital economy

Data ethics: How we do right by customers in a digital economy

Richard Lowe, Chief Data Officer at UOB, shares how we build our data network and use data will shape us as a person, as a business and as a society.

Insights Chain Gang: The Future of Supply Chain

Chain Gang: The Future of Supply Chain

This op-ed was written by Eytan Buchman, CMO at Freightos.com. Read on to find out more about how COVID-19 revealed the absolute necessity for a functioning global supply chain, raising flags about the role technology should play in logistics.
Insights Business Unusual: Time for Tech to Move Fast & Fix Things

Business Unusual: Time for Tech to Move Fast & Fix Things

The following op-ed was written by OurCrowd CEO Jonathan Medved and former Assistant to the President of the United States, Jason D Greenblatt.

Insights OurCrowd’s Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020 and Beyond

OurCrowd’s Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020 and Beyond

What sectors will be disruptive and actionable in the coming year? OurCrowd experts share predictions for the top 10 tech trends for the year ahead and decade beyond.

Insights Powering innovation for businesses with integrated working capital solutions

Powering innovation for businesses with integrated working capital solutions

UOB’s integrated working capital solutions improve your supply chain efficiency through our partners’ digital enablers, while providing financing and cash management solutions to optimise your working capital.

Insights UOB's digital future lies in serving ASEAN

UOB's digital future lies in serving ASEAN

Read on to find out more about UOB’s digital strategy in serving the ASEAN market.

Whitepapers The future of financial crime compliance (2019)

The future of financial crime compliance (2019)

The second whitepaper by UOB and Deloitte explores the compelling use of innovation in a converging digital and physical world.

Whitepapers FinTech in ASEAN 2019: From Start-up to Scale-up

FinTech in ASEAN 2019: From Start-up to Scale-up

Find out how you can navigate your expansion in the region with more certainty and as a result, realise your growth ambitions in ASEAN.

Insights A second-generation business owner’s perspective: the need for change

A second-generation business owner’s perspective: the need for change

With the support of The FinLab, Bew overcame her challenges in helping her company, MCC 4x4, adopt digital solutions to enhance business productivity.

News UOB and Grab: Better Together

UOB and Grab: Better Together

Learn more about the strategic alliance between UOB and Grab, and how UOB has been helping to pave the way for Grab to offer directly on its app a number of payment solutions from the Bank’s holistic suite.

News The FinLab in Thailand: Helping SMEs transform digitally

The FinLab in Thailand: Helping SMEs transform digitally

Will Leong, Programme Manager of The FinLab, shares key highlights from The FinLab’s first Smart Business Transformation programme in Thailand.

Insights UOB mCollect – a collections solution that digitalises cash-on-delivery

UOB mCollect – a collections solution that digitalises cash-on-delivery

Find out how UOB is reducing cash handling risks through the digitalisation of cash-on-delivery.

Insights Understanding FinTech

Understanding FinTech

The term Financial Technology (FinTech) has come to mean innovative financial solutions that have harnessed technology in new and creative ways. Read on to understand the key types of FinTech innovations.

Insights 5 Tips to be the best FinTech start-up in Asia

5 tips to be the best FinTech start-up in Asia

As FinTech is gaining popularity in Asia, how would a start-up stand out from the competition? The FinLab shares an infographic on 5 tips to be the best FinTech start-up in Asia.

Whitepapers AI in combating money laundering and terrorist financing

The case for using AI in combating money laundering & terrorist financing (2018)

Find out about the potential of using machine learning in compliance in this joint whitepaper by UOB and Deloitte.

Whitepapers FinTech in ASEAN 2018: The Next Wave of Growth

FinTech in ASEAN 2018: The Next Wave of Growth

Find out how you can ride on the growth opportunities in ASEAN with our FinTech in ASEAN: The Next Wave of Growth whitepaper, in collaboration with Singapore FinTech Association.

Whitepapers State of FinTech in ASEAN (2017)

State of FinTech in ASEAN (2017)

Find out how you can better navigate ASEAN with our State of FinTech in ASEAN whitepaper, in collaboration with EY, Singapore FinTech Association and ASEAN FinTech Network.