Jun 9Are Australians really laggards in the world of embedded finance? The truth may surprise you!I observed that the Australian demographic is becoming younger, with research showing that the average age of the population is less than 40-years-old. This usually translates into a more digitally driven consumption behaviour, especially when technology and internet penetration is becoming exponentially higher. The COVID pandemic has only accelerated such…Embedded Finance4 min read
May 30Australia is primed for fintech boom — embedded finance experience to lead the “blitz”Australia has had the unfortunate label of being “a little behind” in tech However, I believe that all that is about to change for the better. It was recently reported by the Australian Financial Review, that a $1bn investment fund has been launched in the run-up to the election, together…Australia4 min read
May 25Expansion into Asia Pacific — recipe for fintech successAsia Pacific is one of the most crucial “ingredients” for success, especially if a fintech wants to scale successfully. Here is why and how. Asia Pacific is the world’s consumption growth engine. Research has estimated that the embedded finance opportunity in APAC is worth US$32 billion. Interestingly, it is predicted…Embedded Finance3 min read
May 18Reimagining, reinventing and redefining the fan experience in Asia Pacific to a whole new levelSports brands in the region are primed and already evolving, delivering the optimal omni-channel experience that fans crave. Sports lie at the cutting edge of culture and little else triggers more passion on a global scale than the fan experience. It is the ultimate melting pot, bringing together people of…Embedded Finance6 min read
May 13Fintechs and brands in Asia-Pacific are reaping the benefits of embedding finance experiencesThrough the years, I have observed that some businesses in APAC are already enjoying the rewards of embedding finance experiences and creating amazing moments that matter for their customers. The harsh reality is that brands, including incumbents, that do not keep up will be left behind. Consumer behaviour drives everything…Embedded Finance6 min read
May 6Why embedded finance experience is of utmost importance to Asia Pacific’s post COVID-19 digital eraAs lives return to normalcy around the world, I share my thoughts on why embedded finance experience is of utmost importance to Asia Pacific’s post COVID-19 digital era. Since the Covid-19 pandemic has put us through a series of lockdowns, the whole world, especially the Asia Pacific region, has seen…Embedded Finance4 min read
Apr 21Embedded finance — richer finance experience for retail shoppersJust over the weekend, I was at a famous household goods distribution retail store to purchase a new television and sofa set for my new home. …Embedded Finance6 min read
Apr 21Embedded finance — richer finance experiences for students and alumniFor some of us, our college days are the best days of our lives — it is a period of time full of new experiences and learnings. It is a place where we undergo many different things that define us. For many, it feels like a second home, as we…Embedded Finance4 min read
Feb 24Embedded finance — richer embedded finance experience for moviegoersI go to the movies and show how embedded finance is set to be a star. A much anticipated blockbuster is about to hit the cinemas, moviegoers await with bated breath to get their hands on cinema tickets that will allow them to experience a director’s vision in its truest…Embedded Finance4 min read
Feb 10Embedded finance — richer embedded finance experience for racing fansThe Singapore Grand Prix will continue to be held at the glittering Marina Bay Street Circuit for another seven years, following an extension of the race’s contract. The 2021 F1 season would always be remembered for its exciting finale, which generated a lot of buzz and new fans for the…Embedded Finance3 min read
