WeBank of China, Ally Bank in the US, and the retail arm of ING Group, topped The Asian Banker's the inaugural global ranking of leading digital banks.
WeBank of China, Ally Bank in the US, and the retail arm of ING Group, topped The Asian Banker's the inaugural global ranking of leading digital banks.
The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions.Amid shrinking payment margins, players are rethinking their business models to better monetise data insights and integrate financing options such as “buy now, pay later” (BNPL). Industry experts share their views on the impact of this changing landscape, emerging value propositions, and key technology enablers for future growth
Investors’ risk appetite and fondness for fintechs have cooled, leading to a 42% drop in global funding and 57% drop in APAC funding in the first half of this year
Digital banks continue to experience rapid growth in users, assets and revenue, with Brazil’s Nubank, the retail arm of ING Group and China’s WeBank leading the sector. Profitability among digital banks has improved, with a shorter time to break even.
Asia is leading in financial platform development and adoption, with Alipay building a vast ecosystem and global reach, while Revolut excels in user acquisition and financial performance.