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AI Architecture, Alex Raso, Partner, Fractional CISO & Cybersecurity lead, (AI & ML) at H&F Advisers The Agentic AI for Finance Conference held in Jakarta on October 16th revealed a striking

After three decades of deferral, tactical workarounds, and front-end cosmetics, Southeast Asia's banking sector has reached an inflection point. The core banking systems that power the region's financial infrastructure are, on average, more than 20 years old

The rumoured bidding war between Mastercard and Coinbase for stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK, with a valuation approaching $2.5 billion, is far more than another fintech acquisition. It is a seismic event signaling the end of the experimental phase for stablecoins and the beginning of their integration into the core of global finance

Digital transformation has become a strategic imperative for enterprises across Southeast Asia, yet the failure rate remains stubbornly high.

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is in the midst of a profound transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its more autonomous counterpart, agentic AI.

Go-to-market strategy, July 21st 2025 Sarah Huang, Managing Partner H&F Advisers In today's hyper-competitive and rapidly evolving business landscape, the pursuit of sustainable growth is a paramount challenge for organisations of all sizes. The digital age has democratised access to information and empowered customers, making it more difficult than ever to capture attention, build loyalty, and drive revenue. In this environment, simply having a great product or service is n