Digital Investment - Southeast Asia

  • Southeast Asia
  • The Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia is expected to witness a significant growth in the coming years.
  • According to projections, the total transaction value is set to reach US$39.48bn in 2024.
  • Furthermore, the market is anticipated to experience a steady annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2027) of 6.75%, resulting in a projected total transaction value of US$48.03bn by 2027.
  • Among the various segments within the Digital Investment market, Robo-Advisors are expected to dominate, with a projected total transaction value of US$22.55bn in 2024.
  • This indicates the increasing popularity and adoption of automated investment platforms in the region.
  • It is worth noting that United States holds the highest cumulated transaction value, reaching US$1,782,000.00m in 2024.
  • This underscores the country's position as a key player in the global Digital Investment market.
  • In Southeast Asia, the digital investment market is rapidly growing, with countries like Singapore leading the way in attracting foreign investors.

Key regions: United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Singapore, United Kingdom, Europe

 
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Analyst Opinion

The Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia is experiencing significant growth and development, driven by various factors such as changing customer preferences, emerging trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. Customer preferences in the Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia are shifting towards convenience, accessibility, and transparency.

Customers are increasingly looking for digital platforms that provide easy and user-friendly interfaces to manage their investments. They also prefer platforms that offer a wide range of investment options, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and digital currencies. Additionally, customers in Southeast Asia are becoming more cautious about the fees and charges associated with investment products, and they are seeking platforms that offer competitive pricing.

One of the key trends in the Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia is the rise of robo-advisors. Robo-advisors are automated investment platforms that use algorithms to provide personalized investment advice and manage portfolios on behalf of customers. These platforms are gaining popularity due to their low fees, ease of use, and ability to provide investment advice based on individual risk profiles.

Robo-advisors are particularly appealing to younger investors who are comfortable with technology and prefer a hands-off approach to investing. Another trend in the Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia is the increasing adoption of mobile investment apps. With the widespread use of smartphones and the availability of affordable data plans, more and more customers are using mobile apps to manage their investments.

These apps provide real-time access to market information, allow customers to trade on-the-go, and offer features such as portfolio tracking and investment alerts. Mobile investment apps are especially popular among the younger generation, who are digitally savvy and prefer the convenience of managing their investments through their smartphones. Local special circumstances also play a role in the development of the Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia.

For example, in countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, where a large portion of the population is unbanked or underbanked, digital investment platforms provide an opportunity for individuals to access financial services and invest their money. These platforms offer low minimum investment amounts and simplified account opening processes, making it easier for individuals with limited financial resources to start investing. Underlying macroeconomic factors, such as economic growth, rising middle-class population, and increasing disposable income, are also driving the development of the Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia.

As the region experiences economic growth, more individuals have the means to invest and are looking for opportunities to grow their wealth. Additionally, the rise of the middle-class population in Southeast Asia has created a demand for investment products and services that cater to their specific needs and preferences. In conclusion, the Digital Investment market in Southeast Asia is witnessing significant growth and development due to changing customer preferences, emerging trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors.

Customers are increasingly seeking convenience, accessibility, and transparency in their investment options, leading to the rise of robo-advisors and mobile investment apps. Furthermore, local special circumstances, such as the need for financial inclusion, and underlying macroeconomic factors, such as economic growth and rising disposable income, are also contributing to the growth of the market.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on transaction values / revenues / assets under management and user data of relevant services and products offered within the FinTech market.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, publicly available databases, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, population, internet penetration, smartphone penetration, credit card penetration, and online banking penetration. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

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