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Recent News Highlights
Strengthened Financial Oversight in Indonesia
The Central Bank of Indonesia has announced additional rules for digital finance platforms to improve transparency and user safety.
The Rise of AI in Wealth Management in Toronto
Newly established Canadian fin-tech companies are adopting generative AI technologies to devise customized investment strategies for younger generations.
The Rivalry Between Digital Wallets: Gopay vs. OVO in 2025
A detailed analysis of the leading e-wallet services that are reigning in Indonesia's fin-tech industry this year.
Experimentation with a Digital Currency Pilot in Canada
The Canadian Central Bank is initiating trials of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) prototype in collaboration with select technology finance firms.
Regional Updates
Indonesia
- Increased use of person-to-person lending applications by the younger generation
- Government introduces a national program for fin-tech innovation testing
- Growth of digital solutions in Sharia-compliant financial services
Canada
- Toronto earns the top spot for technology finance investments in Q2 2025 across North America
- New laws concerning open banking get passed — implications for consumers and app developers
- Key banks enter collaborations with blockchain-based identity verification services
Weekly Economic Overview
Stocks:
- Nasdaq Fintech Index: +1.7%
- Canadian FinTech Growth Fund (FINC): +2.3%
- Indonesian Tech Sector Index suffers a slight decline: -0.8%
What to Look Forward to in Upcoming Trends
- Fintech Projections for August 2025 — Forecasting the flow of venture capital in the Southeast Asian region.
- Finance Apps for Students — A review of the top 5 financial management applications for international student use.
- Sustainable Financing — The way responsible investing criteria are impacting investment behaviors in Indonesia.
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