While global banks are accelerating their transition to SaaS, financial institutions in APAC continue to grapple with legacy system constraints, regulatory complexities, and the need for scalable transformation strategies. The region's financial ecosystem is poised for a shift, but are APAC banks moving fast enough to keep up?

According to Bottomline’s Competitive Banking Survey and Report 2024, 26.8% of APAC banks still see legacy systems as a major roadblock to modernisation, impacting their ability to compete with global counterparts. While SaaS is widely recognised as an enabler of digital transformation, only 26.1% of APAC institutions cite operational efficiency as a key driver, compared to 41% globally. The gap is even wider when it comes to scalability, with just 20.4% of APAC banks prioritising it, far behind the 44% global average.

Are APAC banks approaching SaaS adoption too conservatively and what must change to unlock its full potential?

• Why legacy system upgrades alone won’t future-proof APAC banks - and what a true SaaS-driven ecosystem looks like.
• Bridging the scalability gap - How global institutions leverage SaaS for flexibility and cost efficiency, and what APAC banks can learn.
• New monetisation strategies - How FIs can use SaaS models to create revenue streams beyond traditional banking services.
• The untapped power of embedded finance - What banks are missing when it comes to leveraging APIs and partnerships.
• Beyond compliance: Using SaaS to turn regulation into a strategic advantage rather than just a requirement.

SaaS presents a unique opportunity for banks to shift from closed, legacy systems to an open, API-driven ecosystem that fosters innovation and collaboration across FinTech, payments, and embedded finance. But where is the line between collaboration and competition? Should banks build, buy, or partner to stay ahead? This webinar will unpack the strategies that will define the future of financial services in APAC.

With APAC lagging behind in SaaS-driven efficiency and scalability, financial institutions must rethink their approach - not just to keep pace but to lead. The question is no longer whether SaaS is the future, but how banks can make the leap before they’re left behind.

Register now to join Bottomline, iPiD, and J Trust Royal Bank as they explore the realities of SaaS adoption in APAC and discuss bold strategies for financial institutions to future-proof their services, unlock new revenue streams, and navigate the next era of digital finance.