David Zhang Asia Pacific Insight Manager: Services
singapore
English, Chinese
About David
David Zhang is the regional market insight manager in Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he spearheads Euromonitor’s services research in Asia Pacific, covering payments and lending, automotive, and consumers and economies. David leads research across multiple global and regional reports, collaborating with leading payment firms, banks, big techs, and automotive manufacturers. His professional interests include embedded finance, commercial payments, the digital wallet, Gen AI, and electric vehicles.
Expertise
From 2019 to 2022, David worked in United Overseas Bank’s TMRW Digital Group, providing market intelligence and performance tracking, while supporting strategic planning for both internal and external communications. He has also commissioned external agencies on FinTech scanning, competitor tracking and consumer research. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, with 10 years in market research, and over six years in finance. David has spoken at the Sibos 2024 global conference in commercial payment reconciliation, and was invited by UnionPay HQ for a keynote speech on cross-border transaction in its 2023 global member council meeting. He also attends interviews regularly by Asian Banking & Finance.
Recently Published Work
Three Key Emerging Finance Trends for Pet Care
30 May 25The pet care industry has been undergoing digital transformation. The global market value size of pet care is set to reach USD207 billion in 2025, presenting great opportunities to embed finance across the key phases in the customer journey.
David Zhang
Three Key Implications of the Grab and GoTo Merger
10 Feb 25In February 2025, Grab and GoTo, the two leading ride hailing firms in Southeast Asia, were reportedly in merger discussions. Share price declines for both (versus the price of their IPOs), challenges in growing market share individually, and headwinds on the path to profitability are the key drivers for the potential merger.
David Zhang
Annual Fintech Summit Singapore
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road, 169075 28 Feb 25 | SGT: 05:00 PMAnnual Fintech Summit Singapore is set to reshape the fintech landscape by fostering conversations in finance, legislation, and technology.
David Zhang