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There are five key markets in Southeast Asia, alongside India, which offer potentially fertile ground for growth, framed by positive market moves and encouraging demographics. The path forward is, however, challenging. To be successful, players, whether the incumbent banking operators or emergent new challengers, will need a nuanced and focused strategic approach that targets the specific needs and considerations of the desired market segments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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