The Digital Banking Playbook: A Sea of Uncertainty in Southeast Asia The Philippines has become a key battleground for digital banks seeking to tap into the region's vast unbanked population.
MariBank, one of five Singaporean digital banks established after a 2019 ruling, is betting on its ability to export its digital banking model to other Southeast Asian countries.
MariBank's CEO Natalia Goh views her bank as an extension of Sea's e commerce and financial offerings, leveraging the company's existing user base and data to drive growth.