Blogs

In a time of market uncertainty and tighter liquidity, private credit is gaining traction among investors and students alike. To unpack this fast-growing asset class, David Z Wang, CEO of Helicap Securities, hosted his first public webinar — Cracking the Code to Private Credit.

Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis is the CEO and Executive Director of Kenanga Investors Berhad (KIB), a leading asset management firm in Malaysia. With over 30 years of experience in financial and investment management across Asia, he has spearheaded KIB’s transformation since 2013, growing its portfolio to over RM23 billion in assets across 80+ funds.

Moses Lo is the CEO and Co-Founder of Xendit, a leading fintech company in Southeast Asia, providing innovative payment solutions for businesses across the region. With a background in finance and information systems management, Moses has successfully steered Xendit to unicorn status, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion after raising $150 million in a funding round led by Tiger Global Management.

Private credit is emerging as a crucial asset in today’s turbulent financial landscape. With banks retreating from lending, private debt offers steady returns and lower volatility compared to equities. This blog explores how private credit fills funding gaps globally, particularly in Asia, and highlights its expected growth and stability.

Justin Balogh, President and CEO of Toranotec, is a prominent leader in the fintech industry. With extensive expertise in investment strategies and financial technologies, he has been pivotal in fostering innovation and growth at Toranotec. In this interview, Justin shares his journey, insights, and vision for the future of fintech, offering a glimpse into the experiences and philosophies that have shaped his successful career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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..."

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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