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April 4, 2024

Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Dialogue with David Chong

For David Chong, success isn't just about numbers on a balance sheet. It's about building a legacy that spans generations, one that is rooted in family values and unwavering integrity. In this interview, we delve into the heart and mind of this industry titan, exploring his journey, his family's involvement in his business ventures, and the principles that guide his every decision.

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Industry Insights

Apr 3, 2024

Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Dialogue with David Chong

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Industry Insights

Feb 14, 2024

Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Dialogue with Evonne Tan

Helicap is excited to introduce a new series, Beyond the Balance Sheet; where we feature industry leaders and share their insights. In this interview, Evonne shares about her career journey, her leadership approach, and her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the finance industry. She also discusses the importance of ESG principles in sustainable finance and impact investing.

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Industry Insights

Jan 2, 2024

AI's Transformational Power: Fireside Chat with Peng T. Ong

This Fireside Chat sparks deeper exploration of AI's transformative potential, guiding startups, investors, and everyone towards a future fueled by responsible and strategic AI adoption.

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Industry Insights

Nov 6, 2023

Microfinance in Southeast Asia: A Bright Future Ahead

By embracing technology, diversifying services, and adapting to evolving customer needs, microfinance is poised to play a pivotal role in Southeast Asia's financial landscape.

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Company

Introducing HELIX — The solution to unsustainable DeFi yields

HELIX is an institutional-grade DeFi protocol connecting crypto investors to real-world private credit opportunities. It is our answer to the issues plaguing DeFi yields and the TradFi credit financing gap.

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Industry Insights

What type of deals are Asia’s private clients buying into?

We are thrilled to share with you a special interview recap with the host of Money FM, Hongbin Jeong and Helicap’s Group CEO, David Z Wang. In this interview, we shared key insights and explored the various outlooks for private markets.

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Industry Insights

Jun 7, 2023

In Partnership with Temasek Trust: SEA's First Financial Inclusion Report "Accelerating Impact Beyond Access"

Download the first-ever impact-focused financial inclusion report in Southeast Asia developed by the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP), a non-profit established by Temasek Trust, in partnership with UNCDF and Helicap.

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Industry Insights

May 10, 2022

Understanding Alternative Lending: A Video From Our CEO

CEO Talks: Alternative Lending Market Insights with HelicapDavid Z Wang, Group CEO of Helicap, explains the importance of investing in the right alternative lenders and the benefits of making analytics-based decisions for such investments.

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Industry Insights

May 19, 2023

Helicap Webinar: Is 2023 The Year For Fixed Income?

Will 2023 be the year of Fixed Income? Find out in this recap of Helicap Webinars where a panel of experts shared their perspectives and insights thorugh an engaging discussion!

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Company

Mar 22, 2023

Letter to our Investors and Partners

Here's a note from our CEO on the current situation of UBS and Credit Suisse as a measure to keep our investors and partners updated as we will continue to prioritise transparency and communication.

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Private Debt

Feb 24, 2023

2023 Outlook: What to Expect Next?

The events of 2022 have brought about a paradigm shift, marking the dawn of a new investment regime. Let's take a closer look at the investment landscape and what we can expect in the coming year.

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Investments

Feb 16, 2023

Bonds are back… but you don’t need to be a hero

Bonds have rebounded in the last four months due to higher yields and falling inflation. Despite this, market uncertainty persists due to unpredictable Federal Reserve policy and a tight labor market.

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Industry Insights

Jan 31, 2023

Helicap Webinars : The Future of Fintech Lending In Indonesia

In the latest round of our Helicap Webinars, we had panel of industry experts discussed on some hot topics regarding the future of fintech lending in Indonesia. Here's what you should know!

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Company

Dec 22, 2022

A Year of Accomplishments: Helicap's Success in 2022

Happy Holidays! As we gear up to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all of our achievements this year.

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Industry Insights

Nov 30, 2022

Alternative strategies: rethinking the 60/40 portfolio

Recently City Wire Asia published an article focusing on alternative investment strategies for 2023 as traditional investments continue to face whirwinds.

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Industry Insights

Nov 24, 2022

Private Markets as a Source of Opportunity for Asia's Private Clients

In the Digital Dialogue of October 6, Hubbis assembled a top-flight panel of experts to look in-depth at the evolution of the global private markets, looking from a 360-degree perspective at the pluse

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Industry Insights

Nov 1, 2022

Inflation, recession fears, and the case for private credit

While public markets are grappling with the prospects of higher rates, higher inflation and a slower growth outlook, “the counterparts in private equity and credit appear to be holding up..."

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Private Debt

Sep 29, 2022

Private Debt Investing: An Alternative You Can't Afford to Ignore

With over $1.25 trillion in total assets as of Q2 2022, private debt is currently the third-largest alternative asset class after real estate and private equity.

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Industry Insights

Aug 23, 2022

Helicap Roundtable Discussion hosted by SEA FOUNDERS

Wonder how the relationship between founders, VCs, and venture lenders has evolved? Hear from experts discussing the different business scenarios experienced.

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Company

Jun 22, 2022

Helicap Closes USD 5 Million Funding Round from Tikehau Capital and PhillipCapital

Helicap is proud to announce that it has closed a USD 5 million strategic funding round led by two global asset managers...

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Private Debt

Jun 14, 2022

Introduction to Microfinancing

Microfinance, also known as microcredit, refers to financial services targeting low-income populations with limited to no access to conventional banking products, such as loans and financial aid.

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Industry Insights

May 26, 2022

Promoting Financial Inclusion Through Investing

In a world of inequality, there are numerous financial challenges related to addressing the unique and varied needs of different geographies and economies, especially in Southeast Asia.

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Industry Insights

Apr 12, 2022

Uncovering Venture Debt

If Singaporeans were asked to name a successful startup company in 2010, chances are they may not even be able to name one startup. Fast-forward to 2015, there were dozens, if not hundreds, of successful startups based in Singapore. Now in 2022, it seems as though a new startup is raising capital almost every day.

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Industry Insights

Mar 8, 2022

Empowering Students Through Education Amidst COVID-19

Despite having more than 7,000 higher education institutions, Southeast Asia possesses one of the lowest enrolment rates in the world. Specifically, tertiary education in the less-developed countries in Southeast Asia remains severely under-funded despite an ever-growing demand, with enrolment rates dwindling to an alarming 40%, as compared to 90% in the East Asia region.

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Industry Insights

Feb 10, 2022

Alternative Investing: Outlook 2022

With venture capital investments setting a record in 2021, we are delighted to have Co-Founder and Managing Partner of 1982 Ventures, Scott Krivokopich in this conversation with our Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Helicap, Quentin Vanoekel to share with us their thoughts on the outlook of 2022 for alternative investing.

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Company

Dec 23, 2021

We wish you Merry Christmas as we celebrate 3000 members and counting

Here’s wishing all our clients, partners and investors a Merry Christmas! Join us as we celebrate a new milestone: 3000 members and counting.

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Industry Insights

Nov 25, 2021

The Great Boom of P2P Alternative Lending in SEA

Hi, I’m David Z Wang, CEO and co-founder of Helicap, landing once again with a fresh edition of the Heli-pad for you.

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Industry Insights

Oct 26, 2021

Helicap Fireside Chat with SEA’s First Global B2B Payments Unicorn, Nium

Greetings, I’m David, CEO and Co-Founder of Helicap. Keeping with the unicorn theme from our previous newsletter, I am delighted to speak with Pratik Gandhi, Chief Operating Officer of Nium

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Industry Insights

Sep 24, 2021

Helicap Fireside Chat with Fintech Unicorn, Kredivo

Hi, it’s David, Co-Founder and CEO of Helicap. For this September issue of The Heli-Pad, I am super excited to be chatting with Abhijay Sethia, Head of Strategy at FinAccel

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Industry Insights

Aug 13, 2021

Technology for Social Impact Featuring East Ventures and Makan for Hope

This month, we are bringing you a special edition of The Heli-Pad. As we commemorate Singapore’s 56th birthday amid a challenging regional environment battered by Covid-19

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Industry Insights

Jul 22, 2021

Helicap Roundtable Discussion with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Hi everyone, I’m Jitendra, CTO at Helicap, and I am super excited to convene this roundtable discussion with two industry leaders: Andrew Vranjes, Head of Startup Ecosystem, ASEAN at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and David Z Wang, our Co-Founder and CEO here at Helicap.

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Industry Insights

May 30, 2021

Q&A with Tan Su Shan, Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS Bank

Hi, I’m David Z Wang, Co-founder and CEO of Helicap. For this May issue of The Heli-Pad, I am delighted to be chatting with my former boss and mentor Su Shan Tan, who is currently Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS Bank, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, based in Singapore.

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Industry Insights

Apr 12, 2021

Singapore BNPL Founders Q&A

In a rapidly growing space, find out what sets Rely’s BNPL solution apart from others

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Industry Insights

Apr 12, 2021

BNPL: What’s The Hype About?

The latest buzzword in the FinTech world seems to be BNPL: the acronym for ‘Buy Now Pay Later’, and the hype is building up in Southeast Asia (SEA) too.

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Company

Apr 1, 2021

Helicap Recap 2020

Download our Helicap Recap 2020 report to learn more about Helicap’s team, both employees and advisors, who are leading FinTech innovation in Asia’s alternative lending space.

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Industry Insights

Mar 20, 2020

The Growing Role of Digital Lenders in Southeast Asia

In the first issue of The Heli-Pad, we introduced the concept of alternative lending as any lending practice that happens outside a traditional banking institution.

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Private Debt

Feb 10, 2021

Introduction to Alternative Lending

Welcome to the our blog, your go-to resource on all things private debt and FinTech lending in Asia.

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Industry Insights

Apr 3, 2024

Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Dialogue with David Chong

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Industry Insights

Feb 14, 2024

Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Dialogue with Evonne Tan

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Industry Insights

Jan 2, 2024

AI's Transformational Power: Fireside Chat with Peng T. Ong

This Fireside Chat sparks deeper exploration of AI's transformative potential, guiding startups, investors, and everyone towards a future fueled by responsible and strategic AI adoption.

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min read

Industry Insights

Nov 6, 2023

Microfinance in Southeast Asia: A Bright Future Ahead

By embracing technology, diversifying services, and adapting to evolving customer needs, microfinance is poised to play a pivotal role in Southeast Asia's financial landscape.

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min read

Industry Insights

What type of deals are Asia’s private clients buying into?

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Industry Insights

Jun 7, 2023

In Partnership with Temasek Trust: SEA's First Financial Inclusion Report "Accelerating Impact Beyond Access"

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min read

Industry Insights

May 10, 2022

Understanding Alternative Lending: A Video From Our CEO

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min read

Industry Insights

May 19, 2023

Helicap Webinar: Is 2023 The Year For Fixed Income?

Will 2023 be the year of Fixed Income? Find out in this recap of Helicap Webinars where a panel of experts shared their perspectives and insights thorugh an engaging discussion!

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min read

Industry Insights

Jan 31, 2023

Helicap Webinars : The Future of Fintech Lending In Indonesia

In the latest round of our Helicap Webinars, we had panel of industry experts discussed on some hot topics regarding the future of fintech lending in Indonesia. Here's what you should know!

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min read

Industry Insights

Nov 30, 2022

Alternative strategies: rethinking the 60/40 portfolio

Recently City Wire Asia published an article focusing on alternative investment strategies for 2023 as traditional investments continue to face whirwinds.

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min read

Industry Insights

Nov 24, 2022

Private Markets as a Source of Opportunity for Asia's Private Clients

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min read

Industry Insights

Nov 1, 2022

Inflation, recession fears, and the case for private credit

While public markets are grappling with the prospects of higher rates, higher inflation and a slower growth outlook, “the counterparts in private equity and credit appear to be holding up..."

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min read

Industry Insights

Aug 23, 2022

Helicap Roundtable Discussion hosted by SEA FOUNDERS

Wonder how the relationship between founders, VCs, and venture lenders has evolved? Hear from experts discussing the different business scenarios experienced.

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min read

Industry Insights

May 26, 2022

Promoting Financial Inclusion Through Investing

In a world of inequality, there are numerous financial challenges related to addressing the unique and varied needs of different geographies and economies, especially in Southeast Asia.

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min read

Industry Insights

Apr 12, 2022

Uncovering Venture Debt

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min read

Industry Insights

Mar 8, 2022

Empowering Students Through Education Amidst COVID-19

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min read

Industry Insights

Feb 10, 2022

Alternative Investing: Outlook 2022

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min read

Industry Insights

Nov 25, 2021

The Great Boom of P2P Alternative Lending in SEA

Hi, I’m David Z Wang, CEO and co-founder of Helicap, landing once again with a fresh edition of the Heli-pad for you.

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min read

Industry Insights

Oct 26, 2021

Helicap Fireside Chat with SEA’s First Global B2B Payments Unicorn, Nium

Greetings, I’m David, CEO and Co-Founder of Helicap. Keeping with the unicorn theme from our previous newsletter, I am delighted to speak with Pratik Gandhi, Chief Operating Officer of Nium

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min read

Industry Insights

Sep 24, 2021

Helicap Fireside Chat with Fintech Unicorn, Kredivo

Hi, it’s David, Co-Founder and CEO of Helicap. For this September issue of The Heli-Pad, I am super excited to be chatting with Abhijay Sethia, Head of Strategy at FinAccel

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min read

Industry Insights

Aug 13, 2021

Technology for Social Impact Featuring East Ventures and Makan for Hope

This month, we are bringing you a special edition of The Heli-Pad. As we commemorate Singapore’s 56th birthday amid a challenging regional environment battered by Covid-19

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min read

Industry Insights

Jul 22, 2021

Helicap Roundtable Discussion with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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min read

Industry Insights

May 30, 2021

Q&A with Tan Su Shan, Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS Bank

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min read

Industry Insights

Apr 12, 2021

Singapore BNPL Founders Q&A

In a rapidly growing space, find out what sets Rely’s BNPL solution apart from others

This is some text inside of a div block.

min read

Industry Insights

Apr 12, 2021

BNPL: What’s The Hype About?

The latest buzzword in the FinTech world seems to be BNPL: the acronym for ‘Buy Now Pay Later’, and the hype is building up in Southeast Asia (SEA) too.

This is some text inside of a div block.

min read

Industry Insights

Mar 20, 2020

The Growing Role of Digital Lenders in Southeast Asia

In the first issue of The Heli-Pad, we introduced the concept of alternative lending as any lending practice that happens outside a traditional banking institution.

This is some text inside of a div block.

min read

Private Debt

Feb 24, 2023

2023 Outlook: What to Expect Next?

The events of 2022 have brought about a paradigm shift, marking the dawn of a new investment regime. Let's take a closer look at the investment landscape and what we can expect in the coming year.

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min read

Private Debt

Sep 29, 2022

Private Debt Investing: An Alternative You Can't Afford to Ignore

With over $1.25 trillion in total assets as of Q2 2022, private debt is currently the third-largest alternative asset class after real estate and private equity.

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min read

Private Debt

Jun 14, 2022

Introduction to Microfinancing

Microfinance, also known as microcredit, refers to financial services targeting low-income populations with limited to no access to conventional banking products, such as loans and financial aid.

This is some text inside of a div block.

min read

Private Debt

Feb 10, 2021

Introduction to Alternative Lending

Welcome to the our blog, your go-to resource on all things private debt and FinTech lending in Asia.

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min read

Company

Introducing HELIX — The solution to unsustainable DeFi yields

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min read

Company

Mar 22, 2023

Letter to our Investors and Partners

Here's a note from our CEO on the current situation of UBS and Credit Suisse as a measure to keep our investors and partners updated as we will continue to prioritise transparency and communication.

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min read

Company

Dec 22, 2022

A Year of Accomplishments: Helicap's Success in 2022

Happy Holidays! As we gear up to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all of our achievements this year.

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min read

Company

Jun 22, 2022

Helicap Closes USD 5 Million Funding Round from Tikehau Capital and PhillipCapital

Helicap is proud to announce that it has closed a USD 5 million strategic funding round led by two global asset managers...

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min read

Company

Dec 23, 2021

We wish you Merry Christmas as we celebrate 3000 members and counting

Here’s wishing all our clients, partners and investors a Merry Christmas! Join us as we celebrate a new milestone: 3000 members and counting.

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min read

Company

Apr 1, 2021

Helicap Recap 2020

Download our Helicap Recap 2020 report to learn more about Helicap’s team, both employees and advisors, who are leading FinTech innovation in Asia’s alternative lending space.

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