The Bank Tellers
A new podcast series from Money20/20 that features insightful interviews with banking C-suite from around the world, highlighting their unique experience and story.
The Bank Tellers
Simon Loong, Founder & Group CEO, WeLab
In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Simon Loong, Founder & Group CEO of WeLab, shares the story behind building one of Asia’s most innovative digital banking groups. From carrying secondhand IKEA desks into his first office to running a licensed digital bank across Hong Kong, Indonesia, and soon Thailand, Simon unpacks WeLab’s journey of growth, risk management, and smart expansion.
Hear how WeLab is redefining financial inclusion through digital lending, building trust across generations, and deploying AI in ways that are secure, scalable, and surprisingly human. This is a masterclass in how to grow across Asia (without losing your edge).
WeLab: https://www.welab.co/en/
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