Finance

Melbourne’s financial services sector comprises over 3,200 registered financial advisors, creating both opportunity and complexity for individuals seeking professional financial guidance. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reports that 83% of Australians who engage financial advisors achieve better long-term financial outcomes compared to self-directed investors, yet selecting appropriate professional guidance requires understanding diverse service…

Picture this: A street vendor in Manila uses a QR code to accept payment from a tourist, a farmer in rural India secures a loan via her smartphone in minutes, and a small business owner in Jakarta analyzes real-time sales trends powered by AI. This isn’t science fiction—it’s ftasiafinance technology in action, reshaping how Asia banks, pays,…