This premier event gathers the brightest minds and trailblazers across the Southeast Asian region,
illuminating the transformative power of fintech within our diverse and rapidly evolving markets.
Southeast Asia is home to over 3,000 fintech startups. From payments and lending to insurtech and blockchain, our ecosystem is robust and diverse. The digital payments market in Southeast Asia is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2025, driven by surging mobile wallet usage and e-commerce growth. The ASEAN Fintech Forum is the perfect platform to explore these dynamic trends.
ASEAN is aligning fintech regulations and fostering innovation through sandboxes, while initiatives like ASEAN Payment Connectivity enable seamless cross-border transactions. This synergy allows for more fintech innovation across the region.
Southeast Asia’s unbanked population presents a significant opportunity for fintech to expand digital services via mobile platforms. With high mobile use and government support, fintech is driving financial inclusion, reaching even the most underserved areas.
The payment landscape is evolving with digital wallets, QR codes, and contactless payments integrated into e-commerce and retail. Embedded finance in apps and rising e-commerce growth drive demand for innovative fintech solutions in the region.
ASEAN is boosting digital banks with new licenses, lower fees, and broader access. Blockchain and AI enhance financial services, while public-private partnerships and open banking drive innovation and competition.
Countries like Malaysia and Indonesia are advancing in Islamic finance, supported by its large Muslim population and government initiatives. The sector is growing through innovations in Sharia-compliant banking, insurance, and investments.
Jonathan Wong
Chief of Innovation, Enterprise and Investment, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Eelee Lua
Chief of Staff, xcube.co
Charles Budiman
Chief Digital Officer, Maybank Indonesia
Neha Mehta
CEO & Co-Founder, FemTech Partners, Adjunct Lecturer, Fintech, Nanyang Technological University
Axel Winter
Chief Executive Officer, Xponential, Chief Digital Officer, Siam Piwat
Indonesia occupies a central role in the ASEAN fintech ecosystem, bolstered by its vast archipelago and rapidly expanding digital market. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia showcases a vibrant fintech scene characterized by widespread adoption of digital payments and innovative financial services.
The Indonesian government’s additional efforts are supported by substantial investments from both domestic and international stakeholders, making Indonesia a crucial player in advancing fintech across ASEAN.
Whether you’re a startup looking to scale, a banker or insurer seeking innovation, an investor hunting for the next big opportunity, or a policymaker eager to understand the latest industry developments, don’t miss this chance to be part of the fintech revolution in Asia.
Dive into how we’re driving change, fostering collaboration, and unlocking new possibilities for the future of finance as you connect with like-minded professionals, absorb the latest trends and innovation in the fintech space and discover groundbreaking opportunities within the Southeast Asian fintech ecosystem.
