DIGITAL Financial Services Pte Ltd (DFS) – the subsidiary of Vodafone Fiji that operates the mobile money platform M-PAiSA – has been named a finalist in the highly coveted PayTech of the Year category at the Asia Fintech Awards 2026.
The Asia Fintech Awards recognises excellence, innovation, and impact among the region’s leading financial technology providers.
DFS general manager Shailendra Prasad said being selected as a finalist was a significant achievement for Fiji and a testament to the impact M-PAiSA had made in transforming financial services across the country.
“It’s a proud moment for our team. The Asia Fintech Awards are highly competitive, attracting submissions from some of the most innovative and highly regarded fintech companies across the region,” Mr Prasad said in a statement.
“For M-PAiSA to be recognised as a finalist among such distinguished industry peers is both commendable and a tremendous honour.”
Mr Prasad said the nomination demonstrated that a home-grown Fijian digital wallet platform could successfully compete shoulder-to-shoulder with some of Asia’s largest and most sophisticated financial technology providers.
“It validates our vision, our investment in innovation, and our unwavering commitment to delivering accessible financial services to all Fijians.
“We are proud that our efforts to improve access to financial services and drive economic participation have been recognised on such a prominent and prestigious regional platform.”
The nomination also reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to expand the digital payments ecosystem in Fiji through innovative solutions that enabled customers to transact, save time, and participate more fully in the digital economy.
“We are honoured by this recognition and grateful to our customers, partners and stakeholders who have supported our journey.
“While being named a finalist is already a significant achievement, we remain hopeful of securing the ultimate award and bringing this prestigious recognition home to Fiji.”
The Asia Fintech Awards are among the region’s most respected industry awards, celebrating organisations that are driving innovation and redefining the future of financial services across Asia-Pacific.
The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in Singapore on August 21.
Digital Financial Services Pte Ltd (DFS) – the subsidiary of Vodafone Fiji that operates the mobile money platform M-PAiSA – has been named a finalist in the highly coveted PayTech of the Year category at the Asia Fintech Awards 2026. Picture: FILE/JONA KONATACI
