Super Funds, AI & RegTech: The Trends Shaping APAC’s Investment Market

Superannuation Funds Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation

Superannuation funds, particularly in Australia, are at the forefront of adopting data-driven and AI-enhanced investment strategies. Sessions from multiple firms across the industry showcased:

• How super funds are using real-time data to enhance portfolio oversight and align investment decisions with member needs.
• The shift towards direct investment prompting super funds to enhance risk management frameworks and adopt advanced compliance tools to handle greater operational complexity and regulatory oversight.
• The rise of cloud-based platforms for seamless data integration and investment decision-making, allowing super funds to enhance efficiency and scalability.

As super funds expand their investment strategies, they are adopting more agile, technology-driven operations to enhance decision-making. The ability to integrate real-time analytics, AI-powered risk management, and regulatory automation is becoming essential to staying competitive.

RegTech Is Reshaping Compliance & Risk Management

With regulators increasing oversight, both asset managers and allocators are strengthening compliance frameworks and automating risk controls. As regulatory expectations increase, firms are turning to AI-powered monitoring and predictive analytics to streamline compliance, enhance transparency, and mitigate emerging risks in real time.

With increased regulatory scrutiny across APAC markets, compliance teams are turning to RegTech solutions to navigate evolving regulations efficiently. Sessions highlighted:

• The growing importance of automated compliance tools for data integrity, AML/KYC, and risk reporting.
• How AI-driven compliance monitoring is reducing errors and improving regulatory transparency.
• The shift towards proactive regulatory frameworks, where firms anticipate compliance changes rather than react to them.

To keep pace with changing governance requirements, both asset managers and allocators are investing in RegTech solutions that improve compliance agility, enhance operational resilience, and provide real-time regulatory insights.

APAC Embraces SaaS: Accelerating Digital Transformation

Digital transformation was also a key focus, with asset managers moving away from legacy systems in favour of SaaS-based platforms. Presentations from vendors, including our own workshop session hosted alongside our client, JANA, demonstrated how firms are unifying data across public and private market investments. They are also improving operational efficiencies through scalable AI-powered platforms, reducing IT infrastructure costs and increasing agility in investment management and compliance.

Looking Ahead

AM TECH DAY APAC 2025 reinforced the industry’s commitment to leveraging AI, data analytics, and regulatory technology to drive innovation and efficiency. As asset managers and institutional investors navigate increasingly competitive and complex markets, those who prioritize strategic technology adoption, robust data governance, and proactive regulatory compliance will be best positioned for long-term success.

For firms operating in APAC, the message was clear: embrace AI, optimize data strategies, and stay ahead of regulatory changes to gain a competitive edge.