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South Asia, SEA rank high in potential for fintech lending in Asia: Study shows
South Asia stands out with 43 incubators for alternative lending firms and 118 funding rounds in the industry, making it the leading region in fintech investments and startup activity
26 September 2024
Cybersecurity emerges as key driver of FinTech growth worldwide
A recent study from UnaFinancial has identified cybersecurity as the most influential factor driving the development of FinTech worldwide, with a 63% significance. The second most impactful factor is the average hourly wage rate, with a 13% significance.
17 September 2024
UnaFinancial reaches $2B in loan disbursements
UnaFinancial, an international fintech group of companies, announced a significant milestone, having disbursed $2 billion in loans.
03 September 2024
Southeast Asian Fintech Adoption to Hit 60% by 2030, UnaFinancial Says
A new study by UnaFinancial reveals that mobile fintech app adoption in Southeast Asia is on track to reach 60% by 2030, up from 49% in 2024. The research highlights significant growth in the region's digital financial services sector, with some countries poised for particularly high penetration rates.
06 August 2024
UnaFinancial Soars: $4.7M Profit in First Half of 2024
Singapore-based fintech group UnaFinancial has reported impressive financial results for the first six months of 2024. The company earned a net profit of $4.7 million, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
29 July 2024
Fintech venture investments in Asia to hit $548b in 2028
In 2023, Asian fintechs have clinched $369b in investments.
27 June 2024
UnaFinancial partners with JSCB Microcreditbank for lending services in Uzbekistan
UnaFinancial, a Singapore-based fintech group of companies, has signed a partnership agreement with JSCB Microcreditbank (MKBANK), a commercial bank in Uzbekistan to establish a microfinance organisation in the country.
22 May 2024
APAC dubbed “most profitable region for fintech” with 1200% growth in Asian fintech stocks since 2000
Since 2000, Asian fintech stocks have experienced remarkable growth, increasing by 1200%, according to industry experts.
17 May 2024
What's next for fintech in the UAE?
By 2028, UnaFinancial predicts the UAE’s rise as a premier fintech hub, boasting 1.8 times more companies thriving in a transparent regulatory environment. Get ready for major growth in e-commerce, e-wealth management, services for overseas workers, and Islamic banking.
03 May 2024
Interest in personal finance in UAE has grown by 54% since 2022: UnaFinancial
Analysts of UnaFinancial have studied search queries on personal finance management in the United Arab Emirates. The greatest interest is observed in the investment sector. At the same time, the popularity of savings and deposits shows the fastest growth.
18 April 2024
Brunei ranks third in personal finance interest in South East-Asia; Singapore the leader
Brunei Darussalam is third in South-East Asia in the interest of personal finance management, with a significant indicator of 3.1 per cent, according to an analysis by UnaFinancial.
30 March 2024
Investment app users in the UAE 'may reach 1m by 2028'
Investment app users in the UAE may exceed 1 million in 2028, while the number of app downloads may reach 47 million, say analysts of UnaFinancial.
19 March 2024
Fintech Penetration in Southeast Asia Will Double by 2027
UnaFinancial’s analysts report that the number of fintech companies per one million people in Southeast Asia may double by 2027, reaching 100.
28 February 2024
Fintech In The UAE Will Contribute $900 Per Capita By 2030
Analysts of UnaFinancial have assessed the contribution of fintech to the well-being of the GCC region. By 2030, the UAE's fintech will add the highest value to the GDP per capita – $915.6. It will be followed by Saudi Arabia ($561.5) and Bahrain ($262.3).
13 February 2024
SOUTHEAST ASIA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY WILL CONTRIBUTE 56% TO ITS GDP BY 2027 : UNA FINANCIAL
Southeast Asia’s digital economy will contribute 56 percent to its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027, with digital payments taking the lead (61.5 percent), said UnaFinancial on Tuesday.
30 January 2024
35.9% Singaporeans use digital investment apps: UnaFinancial
SINGAPORE: UnaFinancial analysts report that digital investment apps have taken the lead as the most widely used fintech applications in Singapore.
13 January 2024
Digital banks gear up for expansion in 2024 amid macro headwinds, increased competition
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s digital banks are gearing up for further growth in 2024, amid headwinds from a slowing economy and high interest rates that have weighed on loan demand and led to stiff competition for deposits.
18 December 2023
Revealed: UAE’s investment technology market to reach $325mn by 2025
This surge can be attributed to the country’s improved investment climate, driven by big-ticket company listings and economic diversification initiatives
20 November 2023
South-east Asia takes QR codes across borders
Does the region’s increasing usage of QR payments signal a wider shift towards digital finance?
15 November 2023
SG e-money transactions to reach $22.7b in 2024
Analysts at UnaFinancial predict impressive growth in the electronic money sector, with transactions reaching $246.3 billion by 2024 in Southeast Asia. In particular, Singapore e-money transactions are projected to reach $22.7 billion in 2024, making a significant contribution. This growth is attributed to several key factors,
26 October 2023
QR payment app users to grow 26% by 2025
As of July 2023, there are already 96,700 QR payment users in SG.
24 October 2023
Investment in Singapore’s fintech is expected to reach nearly 4% of GDP
A recent study shows that investment in the financial technology industry will account for 3.56% of Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027, which is expected to be the highest among Southeast Asian countries.
21 September 2023
UAE fintech funding could reach $2.8bln by 2028
Analysis says number of fintech start-ups could more than triple during the same period
19 September 2023
Banks seen pushing digital transformation
FINANCIAL institutions are looking for chances to adopt solutions that will help them tweak their business models, increase operational effectiveness, and boost competitiveness. For 2023 and beyond, industry experts interviewed by The Manila Times expect most of those efforts to focus on continued digital transformation.
11 October 2022
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam have a huge potential in APAC for neobank growth: Study
The four Southeast Asian countries have approximately the same degree of attractiveness as India and Singapore
19 February 2021
