Indonesia’s Payment System Roadmap 2025
The article is written by Reinaldo Gani on Medium, republished on TheLowDown with the author’s permission.
I spoke briefly about my excitement to improve payment...
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How digital payments are accepted in a small city in Indonesia
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This...
Singapore may supervise “BNPL” consumer financial services
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Digital Lending in Southeast Asia expected to grow at 52% CAGR
In Momentum Works’, “Foundational Stages of Digital Lending in Southeast Asia” report, we analyzed Southeast Asia’s digital lending landscape. The report provides a broad...
Commentary: Ant had such big ambitions. Then China authorities stepped in
Occupied with regulatory challenges at home, Ant’s distraction may be an opportunity for Southeast Asian Fintech players.
Chinese regulators explain the recent internet finance ban
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“Duobaoyu” – the ups and downs of insurtech business in China
This feature has many connotations to the Chinese culture, history, companies, and figures of speech. Side notes are provided for context.



















