Asia Banking Research

May

Will Indonesian banks be able to challenge super apps in fintech?

Indonesia’s super-app Go-Jek has borrowed a page out of both Uber and WeChat’s books on its way to hallowed decacorn status – valuation of US$10 billion. Like Uber, Go-Jek began as a humble ride-hailing app. It soon expanded into food delivery, just as Uber did with Uber Eats. Go-Jek then…

May

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Pakistan fintech looks promising

Among Asian countries, Pakistan is a relatively slow adopter of fintech, but it also has great need for easy-to-access digital financial services. Pakistan has a population of more than 210 million people, just 7% who have a bank account. High banking infrastructure costs have excluded most people from the formal…

Apr

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Can Korean challenger banks gain traction?

South Korea’s challenger banks face an increasingly tough competitive and regulatory environment despite having accrued a considerable user base. Kakao Bank, operated by Korean mobile messaging giant Kakao, and K bank, led by telecommunications firm KT, aim to offer a wider array of banking services, but past missteps could prevent…

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