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      What is the ASEAN Financial Health Challenge

      Despite widespread access to digital accounts and payments services, households across ASEAN continue to face distinct barriers to financial health. Closing this gap demands localised solutions - approaches that reflect on-the-ground context and that will translate into tangible, lasting impact.

      The ASEAN Financial Health Challenge, co-organised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and GFTN, convenes and empowers innovators driving measurable improvements in people's financial lives - with the aim to help individuals better manage day-to-day needs, withstand shocks, and plan for a secure future.

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      Addresses ASEAN’s localised financial health challenges

      Financial health challenges across ASEAN require localised solutions. By engaging diverse innovators with on-the-ground insights and refining solutions for different markets and user segments, the Challenge seeks to promote practical implementation and measurable impact.

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      Delivers pilot and partnership ready solutions

      Provides a structured pipeline to identify and develop high-potential teams and solutions, which will drive outcomes including, but not limited to, participation in regulatory sandboxes, funding opportunities, pilot projects, and institutional partnerships.

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      Strengthens public-private collaboration

      Joint resources and expertise from BSP, GFTN, the Financial Health Champions, and participants, will maximise collective impact in advancing financial health outcomes across ASEAN.

       

      Co-organised By

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      Thematic Thought Partner for Financial Health

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      Financial Health Champions

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      Why join the ASEAN Financial Health Challenge

      Pilot initiatives
      Pilot Opportunities
      Access our network of corporate leaders and investors to accelerate funding conversations.

      Explore pilots with the Financial Health Champions for selected teams.
      Learning and Mentorship
      Expert Connections
      Connect with industry leaders, investors and mentors. Gain on-the-ground insights from leading corporates in ASEAN.

      Gain access to dedicated mentorship, upskilling, technical clinics, and learning sessions for selected teams.
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      Global Recognition
      Showcase your team's solution to a global audience of investors, media and financial institutions at the Singapore Fintech Festival.

      Dedicated speaking and showcase opportunities at Singapore FinTech Festival for winners.
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      Travel stipend and Singapore FinTech Festival Kiosk
      Receive a stipend to offset travel and accommodation, plus a kiosk at Singapore FinTech Festival for winners.

      Who is eligible to participate:

      • Startups
      • FinTechs
      • Financial Institutions
      • Researchers
      • Innovators
      • Multidisciplinary Teams
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