WITH a population of 570 million and a booming GDP expected to reach US$4.7 trillion by 2025, the six largest markets in South-east Asia – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – represent one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Within the region, the digital financial services industry holds big potential that could be unleashed if fundamental underlying challenges are addressed.
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