Southeast Asia Financial Services Consulting

YCP offers expert consulting services, guiding Financial Services growth in Southeast Asia with a blend of local insight and global reach.

Southeast Asia Financial Services Consulting

YCP Solidiance Financial Services Experts in Southeast Asia

Financial Services experts in Southeast Asia

The Financial Services industry in Southeast Asia faces dynamic challenges, reflecting the region's diverse economy.

YCP's team equips clients with expert insights and services, navigating Southeast Asia's complex Financial Services landscape to overcome market barriers effectively.

As your trusted consulting firm, YCP stands ready to partner with you, ensuring success in Southeast Asia's Financial Services sector.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Southeast Asia's Financial Services Professionals

Fintech

Fintech

Specializing in Fintech in Southeast Asia, we offer expertise in mobile banking, digital payments, and blockchain solutions to boost your financial innovation.

Banking

Banking

Expertise in enhancing Southeast Asia's banking sector with strategic insights for growth and digital innovation.

Insurance

Insurance

Expertise in Southeast Asia's evolving insurance landscape, aiding clients with market entry, compliance, and innovation strategies.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your sales & marketing success in Southeast Asia with YCP's expert guidance.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Elevate your Operations in Southeast Asia with tailored financial services consulting.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your Supply Chain in Southeast Asia for peak efficiency and profit.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Guiding M&A success in Southeast Asia with strategic insights and market expertise.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Driving strategic growth in Southeast Asia's financial sector through expert insights.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Empowering Southeast Asia's finance sector through digital transformation.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

YCP blends market insights & strategic planning to advance Public Services in Southeast Asia.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Guiding Southeast Asia's finance sector towards sustainable growth solutions.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

In-depth market research shaping finance strategy in Southeast Asia.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • B2B Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Navigating Financial Services Sector in Southeast Asia

Growing Competition Among Regional Financial Instutions

  • The Financial Services sector in Southeast Asia is estimated to grow at 5% annually, posing increased market rivalry. Currently, 66% of firms face stronger competition.
  • Gaining a market edge will call for innovations in digital banking services. Implementing tailored financial strategies targeting tech-savvy consumers can meet these demands.

Navigating Regulatory Landscape and Compliance

  • Financial regulation in Southeast Asia varies across nations, causing significant complexities. Approximately 80% of firms report regulatory hurdles as a key challenge.
  • Employing skilled talent who understand local compliance rules can achieve smoother regulatory navigation and result in uniform service standardization.

Grappling Digitization Creates Lucrative Potentials

  • Financial Services stand to gain by incorporating digital solutions; notably, the urgent cashless transactions trend shows a two-fold rise in consumer preference annually.
  • The adoption of fintech advancements presents growth possibilities. The sector's engagement in digital payments can initiate expansive collaborative innovations.

Rising Demand for Inclusive Financial Products

  • Participant rates in Financial Services are over 70%, yet only 30% access inclusive initiatives. The market is primed for expanded financial product offerings.
  • Introducing microfinance programs which extend fair opportunities empowers underserved communities, strengthens customer relations, and promises sector expansion.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"The engagement conducted by YCP Solidiance was comprehensive and was very helpful for Shell to take immediate strategic decisions and actions in our market; their work allowed Shell to see the unseen, especially with regards to the competitor assessment and detailed customer issues. The YCP Solidiance team has always been professional to work with, and I've appreciated how they accommodate client requests and enthusiastically took on the challenges we gave them. Overall, I am very happy with the services provided by YCP Solidiance, they managed to get very insightful and unbiased recommendations for our business."

Shell

Marketing Implementer for Indonesia, Singapore & Vietnam

Shell

"During the course of 2009 and 2010, YCP Solidiance carried out extensive research on roofing materials market for Monier (previously Lafarge Roofing) in Asia. The experience and expertise of YCP Solidiance in building materials markets in Asia and the strong analytical skills of their consultants resulted in high-quality output for their various assignments, driven by in-depth field investigations. The findings and recommendations provided by YCP Solidiance have proved extremely valuable for Monier to identify and assess growth opportunities in the region, and to support Monier’s strategic approach and planning in the region. I am therefore happy to recommend YCP Solidiance as a valuable partner to any company interested in their research and consulting capabilities."

Monier Roofing

Managing Director Thailand and Indonesia

Monier Roofing (Previously Lafarge)

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

IT System Development Support for Accounting Workflow Management

Client

An advisory and accounting firm in Japan

Area

Asia, Southeast Asia, Japan

Expertise Scope

System Development, Contract Management, UI/UX Design

Project Summary

Our team developed a robust system on DingTalk, featuring modules for contract/vendor management, settlement requests, debt collection, financial reporting, and purchase requests. The system, supporting both Chinese and Japanese, was web-based, mobile-friendly, and hosted on Alibaba Cloud for up to 50 users. We managed the full development process, including specification finalization, mockups, frontend and backend development, testing, bug fixing, UI/UX improvements, and acceptance testing, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Payroll Market Assessment

Client

A finance company operating across Southeast Asia

Area

Southeast Asia

Expertise Scope

Market Assessment, Customer Segmentation Analysis, Competitive Landscape Evaluation

Project Summary

Our team utilized a comprehensive methodology for assessing the payroll services market, analyzing its size, growth, and trends. We examined customer segmentation, behavior, and preferences, and performed a competitive landscape analysis to benchmark service offerings. Through primary and secondary research, including stakeholder interviews, we provided a holistic view of market dynamics, enabling the client to identify growth opportunities and refine their payroll service strategies to meet customer needs effectively.

YCP in Media

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Automotive Lubricants in the Digital Age_ Trends and Opportunities for SEA
Overview of the Skincare Industry
Seamless Journeys_ Revolutionizing Mobility in Southeast Asia through MaaS
Last-Mile Logistics in SEA

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO

M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Group CEO, Managing Partner

Masters in Engineering, University of Tokyo

Gary Murakami

Gary Murakami

Partner

M.B.A., Sasin School of Management

Chris Qin

Chris Qin

Partner

B.A. in Business Administration, Fudan University

Talk to Our Financial Services Experts

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