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Discover thought-provoking articles from IDC analysts, strategic partners, and end-user speakers. Explore expert viewpoints on the latest tech trends, real-world transformation stories, and forward-looking insights shaping the digital future.

ASIAN's AI-First Banking Moment

ASIAN banking sector is entering a new phase — shifting from digital-first to genuinely AI-first. Digital transformation delivered scale and accessibility over the past decade. AI is now redefining how institutions operate, compete, and serve customers across the entire value chain.

Christopher Lee Marshall
| IDC
Vice President – Research
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Governing the Machine

How Asia/Pacific Financial Institutions Are Building AI Risk Frameworks That Actually Work

GenAI has moved from the innovation lab to the frontline across Asia/Pacific financial services. Yet IDC research shows a growing gap. Using the IDC 2025 Industry AI and Cloud Path Survey as our data source, the survey found that 40% of FSIs say governance and risk management are now their biggest AI hurdle. For FSIs, In 2026, the core question is no longer who adopts AI fastest, but who can govern it well enough to scale safely.

Michael Yeo
| IDC
Associate Research Director, Financial Insights
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