#WTF54: What The FinTech x Money20/20 - How AI Is Redefining Banking in Southeast Asia – with Chee Mun Foong

In this special What The FinTech X Money20/20 episode, we’re joined by Chee Mun Foong, a true fintech pioneer. From co-founding MoneyLion—a groundbreaking digital finance platform in the U.S.—to becoming the first Malaysian fintech founder to list on the NYSE, Chee Mun is now leading a new revolution: Malaysia’s first AI-powered digital bank, Ryt Bank.

Together with Sheryl Chen (Money20/20) and Medhy Souidi, Chee Mun shares:
🚀 How his early AI work for the U.S. Department of Defense shaped his fintech vision
🌏 Why he’s betting big on Southeast Asia’s AI potential
🏦 His vision for Ryt Bank and how AI can drive financial inclusion
🧠 The real challenges in building AI ecosystems—and how to solve them
🌱 How to balance AI innovation with its environmental impact

Whether you're curious about the future of AI, digital banking, or the next big wave in Southeast Asian fintech—this episode is for you.