Asia Payments Research

Nov

YouTrip is confident about its prospects

Singapore-based fintech startup YouTrip is increasingly confident about its business prospects and has even started talking about an IPO – though the company’s leadership will not commit to a date yet. YouTrip is an anomaly. In 2023, it managed to raise US$50 million in a tough period for fintech funding,…

Oct

Asia Payments Research

Why a retail digital currency is working in Cambodia

Massive hype about central bank digital currencies – and in particular the retail segment – has not translated to widescale adoption in Asia. This is particularly notable in the region’s two largest economies and nations by population: China and India. Yet while retail users have limited interest in digital fiat…

Oct

Asia Payments Research

Navigating cross-border payments in 2025: Three key considerations for Asia Pacific

The last few years have witnessed a rapidly evolving cross-border payment landscape in Asia Pacific. Across the region, financial institutions and FinTechs have made significant headway in areas like central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and real-time payments. However, several challenges remain that impede further progress. Potential CBDC fragmentation, legacy systems,…

Contact Info

Asia Payments Research