Monitor the latest in technological advancements in the financial sector across Indonesia, Canada, and further afield.
Keep abreast with international developments, market dynamics, policy updates, and emerging fintech startups sculpting the future of finance.
Recent Headlines
Reinforced Oversight on Financial Technologies by Indonesia's Bank
The Indonesian central authority for banking is imposing additional rules for financial technology firms to bolster consumer safety and transparency.
Toronto's Wealth Management Sees AI Integration
Canadian financial innovators commence the use of AI to create tailored investment strategies for the younger generations.
Payment Platform Showdown: Gopay Versus OVO by 2025
A comprehensive analysis of two leading digital payment solutions prevailing in the Indonesian market.
Experimentation with Electronic Canadian Currency
A CBDC initiative is underway in Canada, in collaboration with select technology enterprises.
Regional Highlights
Indonesia
- Increase in social lending applications among younger Indonesians
- The state initiates a country-wide financial technology testing environment
- Growth of digital services in the Sharia finance arena
Canada
- North America's leading city for financial tech investment in the second quarter of 2025 is Toronto
- New policies on open banking pass - implications for end-users and app creators
- Top banks join forces with digital identity verification systems using blockchain
Market Recap of the Week
- Nasdaq Fintech Index: +1.7%
- Canadian FinTech Growth ETF (FINC): +2.3%
- Index for Tech Firms in Indonesia: -0.8%
Coming Soon in Trends
- Fintech Outlook for August 2025 — Tracking the destinations of venture investments in Southeast Asia.
- Educational Financing Technology — A review of the best five budgeting tools for students abroad.
- Sustainable Financing — The impact of environmental, social, and governance scoring on investments within Indonesia.
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