Charting the Course: UK Fintech's Journey into APAC Markets

The Asia-Pacific region is home to the highest growing fintech industry in the world, with some of the biggest players globally based in the region. The region has large populations, young demographics, mobile savvy populations, unbanked and underbanked resulting in the highest number of fintech users in the world and is forecast to generate the most revenue in the sector. Despite the region having a significantly lower number of fintech's compared the US and Europe the region had the highest transaction value between 2019 and 2023. While digital payments is by far the largest fintech segment in the APAC region, personal finance is predicted to be the next area of huge growth.

🌟 Join us for an exclusive roundtable: "Charting the Course: UK Fintech's Journey into APAC Markets." 🌏

Join Acclime and Scalerr as we explore the opportunities and best practice when scaling FinTech across the region. We’ll be sharing the do’s and don’ts around international expansion and guiding you through how to have the right People, Processes and Playbook to make your FinTech a success.

Discover the untapped potential of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where the fintech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. With established giants like China and burgeoning markets across Southeast Asia, APAC presents a wealth of opportunities for UK fintech businesses seeking growth and investment. In Southeast Asia, a sizeable unbanked population that is willing to use Fintech products is creating one of the fastest growing Fintech markets in the world. Take Indonesia, for example, where half the country’s 275 Million population is below 30, and 80% of the population use smartphones on average for 5.7 hours a day.

🚀 Why APAC? 🚀

In APAC, the fintech landscape is booming, boasting some of the world's largest players and markets. With a population embracing digital innovation, APAC surpassed EMEA in fintech investments in 2022, and it continues to lead in user adoption and revenue generation. Explore the diverse segments driving this growth, from digital payments to personal finance, and uncover where your business fits in this dynamic ecosystem.

🌍 Major Markets and Players 🌍

Delve into the heart of APAC's fintech revolution, where digital payments reign supreme. Witness the dominance of giants like Alipay in China and the rise of innovative startups across Southeast Asia like Grab, poised to reshape the financial landscape, and Australian neo-banks such as Airwallex leading the charge globally. Learn how these markets are evolving and how your business can tap into their immense potential.

💡 Growing Fintech Segments 💡

From digital wallets to peer-to-peer lending, explore the diverse array of fintech segments driving innovation and disruption across APAC. The US has the most fintechs, closely followed by Europe and then Asia. However, the APAC region recorded the highest transaction value between 2019 and 2023 where digital wallets are the most used payment method for both e-commerce and point-of-sale (POS).

Marketplace or peer-to-peer lending has been a rising choice of alternative financing for both businesses and consumers. Another segment that is gaining more consumers is buy now, pay late (BNPL) services. Australia and New Zealand are frontrunners in usage of BNPL, with Singapore acting as the regional base for many BNPL companies.

🔍 Behind the Surge: Factors Driving APAC Fintech 🔍

Uncover the secrets behind APAC's fintech surge, from market conditions to regulatory support. Learn how countries like Singapore are fostering innovation through open environments, an international sandbox and proactive regulation, while others are embracing digital transformation to propel their economies into the future.

🤝 Navigating the Future: Collaboration vs. Competition 🤝

As fintech disrupts traditional banking models, explore strategies for collaboration and competition in the APAC market. Discover how incumbent banks are responding to the rise of fintech giants and learn how partnerships and innovations are reshaping the financial landscape.

Acclime

Supported over 14,000 clients with international expansion; offices in 17 countries, 1350+ employees. APAC experts in company set up, licensing, accounting, tax, EoR, payroll, M&A.

Scalerr

Advised and assisted over 500 clients with their global scaling, including developing 48 unicorns.

Join us as we explore the vast opportunities awaiting UK fintech businesses in the dynamic APAC market. Don't miss your chance to chart a course for growth and investment in one of the world's most exciting fintech ecosystems. Reserve your seat today!