In AntKast’s first episode in 2023, we present to you a fintech conversation between Jennifer Tan and Andy Mok as we draw our focus to Asia.



In this episode, Jennifer and Andy reveal why some of the most important fintech developments in the world are unveiled in Asia. Listen in as they discuss misconceptions surrounding Asian countries, how these countries evolved beyond stereotypes, and what future developmental opportunities they may have.  



Our guest, Jennifer Tan, is the Executive Vice President for Ant Group’s strategy development and government affairs in the Greater Bay Area in China. Our guest host, Andy Mok, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, as well as an advisor to venture capital and private equity funds and tech startups.



Sections in this episode include:

00:04 Intro

01:00 What is GBA? Why should we care about it?

05:50 What are some of the most important misunderstandings or myths about China?

10:16 Is it true that Asia is not as well-informed on sustainability?

14:56 What are some of the most interesting macro trends in Asia?

21;29 What can we learn from the success of digital payment in Hong Kong?

25:15 How does Alipay+ empower financial connectivity in the broader Asia region?

31:00 What are some of the biggest opportunities for innovation in 5-10 years in Asia?

35:35 Book recommendations

38:45 Outro

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