An ongoing round of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Kuwait’s financial services sector is set to create two banking and asset-management powerhouses, with market consolidation having the potential to spur additional tie-ups.
Articles & Analysis | High demand and profits drive peer-to-peer lending in Indonesia from The Report: Indonesia 2019
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending in Indonesia recorded triple-digit growth in 2018 as a large unbanked population embraced sub-prime micro-lending services to meet a credit shortfall estimated at $75bn. P2P loans offer significantly higher returns to private investors, while government data shows that defaults are rare, leaving the segment well...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Aldi Haryopratomo, CEO, GO-PAY: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2019
How can fintech enhance financial inclusion across the archipelago in the short and medium term?
Articles & Analysis | Fintech solutions drive the evolution of the global financial services sector from The Report: Indonesia 2019
Once reserved for ambitious start-ups and industry-leading operators, financial technology (fintech) has caught the attention of private sector firms and government planners alike, becoming a regular feature in budget speeches and development plans. As fintech plays a larger part in the lives of consumers, investors have come to recognise its...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jason Thompson, CEO, OVO: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2019
How do regional and global trends in the financial technology (fintech) space impact the market?