Payments Research

Feb

Where is the exit ramp for Grab?

The clock is ticking for a Grab exit. Southeast Asia’s most valuable startup has been in business now for almost nine years. It has been losing money that entire time. To be sure, Grab has seen its user base, valuation and revenue grow exponentially over that time. The company has…

Jan

Asia Payments Research

How will GCash use its US$175 million capital injection?

While many countries have experienced a surge in cashless payments during the pandemic, for the Philippines fast-tracking the financial sector’s digital transformation is a game changer. The reason is that the Philippines is a fast-growing, highly connected and populous country (108 million people) that lacks payments incumbents. There are no…

Jan

Asia Payments Research

Momo aims for digibanking dominance in Vietnam

In Vietnam’s fiercely competitive e-wallet market, Momo stands out. The company has attracted deep-pocketed backers including private-equity firm Warburg Pincus and Silicon Valley fund Goodwater. Momo has is Vietnam’s largest e-wallet by users, with 25 million, which it plans to double in two years. Momo recently completed a mammoth funding…

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