Our continuous signal-gathering identifies exactly what regional leaders
are ready to buy, learn,
and implement.
Financial institutions across ASEAN are under pressure to modernize, comply, and scale. Yet, readiness varies by market. To provide a clear roadmap, AFF and Sabio World maintain continuous signal-gathering programs across banks, insurers, fintechs, and regulators.
AFF's Market Signal distills the priorities of regional decision-makers. It is a live pulse of buying intent, learning demand, and execution pressure shaping the 2026 agenda.
Deep dives into local 2026 priorities, informing how AFF curates speakers, partners, and conversations.
Regulation is the primary driver of the Malaysian financial landscape. While Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) pushes for rapid advancements in digital ID, cloud control, and climate risk, the reality on the ground is a battle against capacity.
Indonesia is a high-volume, inclusion-driven market where digital adoption is accelerating faster than the systems designed to manage risk and trust. The constraint is not demand; it is confidence across identity, data quality, and governance.
Digital adoption is surging across payments and lending, but backend integration and trust infrastructure are struggling to keep pace. This "speed mismatch" creates a market of high urgency but uneven execution.