{"id":5045,"date":"2025-09-08T11:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indonesia.worldfis.com\/?p=3915"},"modified":"2025-09-08T11:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:49:09","slug":"future-of-banking-strategy-to-enable-innovation-and-adaptability","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.indonesia.worldfis.com\/id\/blog\/future-of-banking-strategy-to-enable-innovation-and-adaptability\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategi Perbankan Masa Depan untuk Memungkinkan Inovasi dan Kemampuan Beradaptasi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rapid shifts in markets and customer expectations are changing banking strategies. Banks face intense pressure to embrace digital tools and build systems that can change fast. This article explains why banks must rethink their models, how innovation in financial services can strengthen their core, and how a strong strategy can help them adapt. In the final section, we’ll highlight how World Financial Innovation Series<\/strong><\/strong> supports this shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Banks Need to Rethink Their Current Operational and Business Models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Banking systems built for stability may struggle under shifting market conditions. Legacy systems often slow down product rollout, hamper customer experience, and limit scalability. Many banks still rely on outdated infrastructure that makes daily operations rigid. These limits reduce their agility and make responding to new customer needs harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global trends show that changing demographic habits, mobile-first expectations, and regulatory shifts demand more adaptable systems. To stay competitive, banks must free up resources, simplify backend systems, and embed innovation in business processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role of Innovation in Strengthening Core Banking Capabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Innovation in financial services helps banks build stronger, future-ready foundations. Using modern APIs, cloud-native services, and modular applications, banks can replace brittle systems with flexible services. This allows them to pivot products, manage risk better, and scale faster in response to demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong innovation in financial services also means better risk controls, real-time insights, and lower operational costs. This fosters simpler products and improved customer journeys. Banks that integrate fresh ideas around core processes gain an edge in speed and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a Strategy That Supports Continuous Improvement and Market Readiness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A forward-looking banking strategy focuses on change, not just current performance. It starts with clear goals\u2014speedy delivery, safer data, tailored services\u2014then defines how to get there through iterative moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key aspects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Small, regular updates to systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Short feedback loops from users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cross-functional teams owning product delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Flexible platforms that let teams swap modules as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Regular review of performance and quick adjustments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This strategy lets banks roll out improvements without disruption. It ensures they stay ready for new customer needs, shifts in policy, or tech breakthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Improving Collaboration Between Departments and Technology Teams in Banks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Innovation and adaptability need smooth cooperation across teams. Siloed operations block flow and slow change. Banks should encourage tight collaboration between business units and tech teams. Shared goals, joint design sessions, and aligned incentives help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Examples of what works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Business, compliance, and tech in same sprint teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shared tools for managing roadmap, code, operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Clear success measures that reward fast, safe delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Rotating roles so teams gain mutual empathy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This shared ownership makes innovation in financial services part of daily operations, not a one-off project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Highlights of World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)<\/strong> Indonesia and What to Expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In the shifting world of banking, platforms that bring together banks, tech innovators, and regulators are vital. World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)<\/strong> Indonesia<\/strong> is one such platform. The 2025 edition runs from 25\u201326 November in Jakarta, gathering over 600 FSI leaders, executives, and decision-makers across banking, insurance, fintech and microfinance. It focuses on the future of banking strategy to enable innovation and adaptability and related topics in financial services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At WFIS Indonesia, attendees will explore key trends\u2014from digital banking transformation to regulatory tech and cybersecurity\u2014all in one forum. The format includes keynotes, panel talks, exhibitions, networking, and awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Why Attend WFIS Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We at Indonesia WorldFIS<\/strong> bring real value for banks and businesses aiming to drive banking innovation and adaptability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Deep reach<\/strong>\u2014over 600 senior executives and tech heads attend annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Top-tier content<\/strong>\u2014session tracks around digital banking transformation, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, cloud banking, insurtech, microfinance, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Regulatory alignment<\/strong>\u2014the event includes government regulators and explores frameworks like open banking, BI-FAST, and regulatory sandbox environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cross-sector insight<\/strong>\u2014we present real examples from insurance, microfinance, banks. For instance:\n
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        • Microfinance now reaches over 50 million users through digital tools across 60,000+ institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Insurance market in Indonesia is projected to grow from USD 25.5 billion in 2025 to over USD 40 billion by 2030.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          What We Offer at WorldFIS<\/strong> Indonesia <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • A forum where strategy meets action\u2014sessions that unpack how to embed banking innovation and adaptability into core operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Networking with peers, tech solution providers, and regulators\u2014all in one setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Exposure to real use-cases in digital banking transformation across sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Support from a venue, agenda, and curation designed to help you build future of banking strategy that works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Banks must shift from rigid systems to nimble platforms that support innovation and adaptability. A strong banking strategy includes constant improvement, close teamwork between departments, modular systems, and strong feedback loops. Innovation in financial services strengthens core capabilities. Digital banking transformation is a part of that journey, not its entirety.Events like WorldFIS Indonesia<\/strong> provide the context and community banks need to plan and act. Our focus on real data, government alignment, and industry dialogue helps banks move forward. By attending, your institution gains insight, connections, and the path to implement a future of banking strategy that truly supports innovation in financial services\u2014and stays ready for what comes next.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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