Asia

With 1,000+ FinTech companies and strong HKMA regulatory support, Hong Kong is Asia's premier IFC and the gateway to Mainland China. Home to a world-class VC community and deep cross-border finance expertise.

Pioneered super-app finance through Alipay and WeChat Pay, and leads globally in digital yuan (CBDC) rollout, AI-driven financial services, and cross-border payment innovation at unprecedented scale.

UPI — the world's largest real-time payments network — processes billions of transactions monthly. 10,000+ FinTechs, booming MSME lending, and massive VC activity from Mumbai to Bangalore have made India a global FinTech superpower.

A near-cashless, hyper-connected economy with 95%+ smartphone penetration. KakaoPay, Toss, and Kakao Bank lead the digital finance revolution, backed by progressive regulation and a highly engaged retail investor base.

A young, mobile-first population is driving explosive growth in e-wallets, BNPL, and digital lending. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are emerging as key FinTech hubs, with the government actively promoting financial inclusion.

Home to 1,000+ FinTech companies backed by MAS's world-class regulatory sandbox and licensing regime. A truly global IFC offering direct access to ASEAN's 680 million consumers, with top-tier talent and capital.

The AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) operates under its own English common law framework, attracting global FinTechs seeking access to Central Asia and the CIS. A fast-modernizing financial sector with strong government backing.

700+ companies, 30+ unicorns, and the world's #1 cybersecurity cluster outside the US. Tel Aviv's FinTech scene punches far above its weight in per-capita VC investment and global M&A activity — a powerhouse of B2B innovation.

The QFC (Qatar Financial Centre) is positioning Doha as the Middle East's leading Islamic finance hub. With QAR 1 trillion+ in banking assets and a top-5 global Islamic finance ranking, Qatar offers a unique gateway to GCC markets.

Home to DIFC and ADGM — two of the world's most progressive financial free zones. 800+ companies, the region's #1 regulated crypto hub, and rapid growth in embedded finance, digital assets, and cross-border payments.