SHANGHAI, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Yaseen Anwar, visited FinVolution Group's headquarters from May 22 to 23, delivering a keynote address on the critical role of technology in driving financial inclusion and navigating global economic uncertainty.
During the visit, Mr. Anwar held in-depth discussions with FinVolution's senior leadership and employee representatives on macroeconomic trends, fintech innovation, and the company's global expansion strategy.
In his speech, Mr. Anwar emphasized that technology is not merely a tool for efficiency, but a strategic asset for managing uncertainty. "Technology has become a powerful enabler amid global volatility," he said. He noted that tech-driven financial solutions are increasingly recognized worldwide, especially for their impact in broadening access to finance in developing markets. He also pointed to regional integration as a key pathway for mitigating external shocks and unlocking new growth opportunities for globally oriented, innovative enterprises like FinVolution.
Mr. Anwar praised FinVolution's strong technical capabilities and culture of innovation, encouraging the company to remain steadfast in its mission to promote inclusive and sustainable financial services.
As a fintech enterprise combining advanced technology with localized operations, FinVolution continues to expand its presence across the Asia-Pacific under its "Deep Localization + Global Expansion" strategy. Since launching its globalization efforts in 2018, the company has built localized fintech platforms in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan, and is actively growing its tech service footprint in regions such as Latin America. As of Q1 2025, FinVolution had served more than 7.6 million users overseas, with international business contributing 20.4% of its quarterly revenue.
Mr. Anwar's visit further affirms FinVolution's commitment to leveraging technology to foster regional connectivity and financial empowerment. The company reiterated its openness to global collaboration and its goal of sharing its fintech capabilities to meet the rising demand for inclusive financial services worldwide.
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Former Pakistan Central Bank Governor Yaseen Anwar Visits FinVolution, Highlights Tech for Inclusion
Former Pakistan Central Bank Governor Yaseen Anwar Visits FinVolution, Highlights Tech for Inclusion
Partners with KACCWA to deploy REALIZER as the Official AI Platform for WABA Korea Expo 2026, helping businesses transform face-to-face meetings into lasting business opportunities.
SEATTLE, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CoBALT, an AI SaaS company specializing in business relationship intelligence, today announced its official expansion into the United States with a strategic partnership with the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Washington State (KACCWA). Under the agreement signed on July 20, CoBALT's flagship platform, REALIZER, has been selected as the Official AI-powered Business Engagement Platform for WABA Korea Expo 2026.
Scheduled to take place in Seattle from August 14–16, 2026, with a B2B networking program beginning on August 13, WABA Korea Expo serves as a primary gateway connecting Korean and U.S. companies, investors, and industry leaders. Throughout the Expo, REALIZER will be provided to participating exhibitors to digitize, organize, and automate relationship management before, during, and after meetings.
While conventional CRM tools require manual data entry after interactions occur, REALIZER captures the full context of face-to-face meetings from the very first contact. By leveraging AI to automate contact capture, briefing preparation, and personalized follow-ups, REALIZER eliminates traditional follow-up delays — reducing response times from an industry average of 5 days to real-time execution — while boosting lead conversion rates from 47% to over 70%.
"Trade shows and B2B exhibitions are among the most critical channels for international expansion, yet companies routinely lose valuable opportunities in the days following an event due to delayed execution," said Haeil Yi, Chief Executive Officer of CoBALT. "REALIZER was built to bridge that gap. Our deployment at WABA Korea Expo demonstrates how AI can strengthen human relationships and turn initial handshakes into measurable business outcomes. This partnership marks an exciting first step in CoBALT's expansion across North America."
"WABA Korea Expo was created to build lasting bridges between businesses across Korea and the United States," said Myung Kyu Oh, President of KACCWA. "The biggest challenge for exhibitors has always been preserving relationship momentum after the event closes. Partnering with CoBALT ensures our attendees have the AI tools needed to convert meaningful conversations into long-term commercial partnerships."
Operating across major global markets — including the U.S., Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE — REALIZER has earned international recognition at premier technology forums, including GITEX Supernova and the Slingshot Global Competition.
Following WABA Korea Expo 2026, CoBALT plans to expand REALIZER across North American trade shows, industry conferences, chambers of commerce, and enterprise sales organizations.
About CoBALT
CoBALT is a global AI SaaS company developing intelligent solutions that maximize the value of in-person business interactions. Its flagship platform, REALIZER, combines AI-driven contact capture, relationship intelligence, and automated follow-up to reduce administrative burden and accelerate pipeline growth for global B2B teams. Operating from Singapore and Seoul, CoBALT serves enterprise and mid-market clients across North America, Asia, and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.realizer.ai.
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CoBALT Expands to U.S. Market with AI Business Engagement Platform REALIZER
