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Whitepapers 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 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 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 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 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
Whitepapers FinTech in ASEAN 2022: Finance, reimagined

FinTech in ASEAN 2022: Finance, reimagined

As digital services continue to proliferate, more companies are finding ways to embed financial services within their apps. We look at what this means for FinTech players and how businesses can tap this opportunity.
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 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 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 Thai consumers hungry for digital currencies and green investments

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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
Insights 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.

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.