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Current Top Stories
Indonesia’s Financial Authority Advances on Digital Currency Supervision
The country’s central bank is enforcing new measures for digital asset exchanges to improve transparency and safeguard investors.
Toronto Embraces AI for Customized Asset Management
A number of Canadian startups are employing creative AI solutions to curate individualized investment strategies for younger demographics.
The Ongoing Battle of Digital Wallets: Gopay Versus OVO in 2025
A thorough analysis of the leading duo in Indonesia’s digital payments arena for the year.
Digital Dollar Experimentation in Canada
Canada’s central bank trials a digital currency initiative in collaboration with select technology companies.
Regional Updates
Indonesia
- Rise in peer-to-peer lending applications favored by Gen Z
- National innovation scheme initiated for financial tech
- Expansion of digital services by Sharia finance startups
Canada
- Toronto secures first place as the top destination for financial tech investments Q2 2025
- What the newly passed open banking regulations mean for consumers and app developers
- Significant banking institutions adopt blockchain tech for identity authentication
Market Recap of the Week
Equities:
- Nasdaq Financial Tech Index: +1.7%
- Canada’s Tech-Focused Investment Fund (FINC): +2.3%
- Indonesia’s Technology Sector Index: -0.8%
What to Watch in Emerging Trends
- GlobalSpectrum Outlook for August 2025 — The direction of venture capital in Southeast Asia.
- Education-Centric Financial Technologies — A roundup of the top 5 budgeting applications for international scholars.
- Eco-Conscious Investing — The impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on investment choices in Indonesia.
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