Fintech Decoded: Paths, Future Steps - India & Hong Kong

Fintech Decoded with Monica Jasuja & Musheer Ahmed. Join us as we Explore the latest fintech developments in India and Hong Kong, from UPI and digital lending to blockchain, tokenization, and GenAI's role in financial innovation with Medhy Souidi a transformational leader at DBS Hong Kong and the Founder & Host of the What The Fintech Podcast.🇮🇳 Key Highlights: FinTech in India 📈 UPI at Record Highs: India’s digital payments continue to surge in both volume and value. 🏦 Regulatory Shifts: RBI tightens rules on digital lending and virtual assets. 💰 FinTech Funding Slowdown: More reliance on public fundraising as private funding remains cautious. 📊 Wealth Tech Growth: India’s stock market is now in the global top 4, driving demand for advanced wealth management tools. 🌍 CBDCs: Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) isn’t competing with UPI but evolving alongside it.🇭🇰 Key Highlights: FinTech in Hong Kong 🔗 Virtual Assets Expansion: Hong Kong remains a global hub, with multiple approved virtual asset platforms. 🏦 Banking on Blockchain: Z Bank launches retail crypto trading; HSBC explores gold tokenization. 🤖 GenAI in Finance: AI adoption grows across banking and corporate sectors for efficiency and innovation. 💳 Open Banking Evolution: Shift from open APIs to Interbank Account Data Sharing, enabling better financial connectivity. 🌐 Web3 & Tokenization: Hong Kong pioneers digital asset ETFs and blockchain-based financial solutions in Asia.Follow for more insights on fintech, digital assets, and AI in finance