Steven Lee

Head of EY APAC Financial Services Advisory. Business transformation, talent management, leadership. Skier, traveller, cycler, foodie. Thoughts are my own.

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Insurance claims are under pressure—more volume, fewer assessors, higher expectations.

EY’s agentic AI tool supports faster, explainable, and compliant claims decisions.

A step forward for insurers facing complexity with confidence.

https://t.co/bwPxhAfbkM

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Insurance CFOs are stepping into new territory—data strategy, AI readiness, and enterprise insight.

EY explores how a unified finance data model can help CFOs lead with clarity, control and confidence.

https://t.co/gmIMMi9vEF #Insurance #CFO

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

AI’s promise depends on trust. As APAC firms scale AI, the ability to assess performance, #governance and compliance is becoming critical.

This new EY–ACCA piece explores how #AI assessments can bridge the trust gap.

🔗 https://t.co/HXS8uaHZkk #DigitalTransformation

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Risk in insurance is no longer siloed. Cyber, conduct, AI, and resilience now demand integrated, forward-looking responses.

EY's latest webcast explores how CROs and Boards in ANZ are adapting amid growing complexity.

▶️ Watch on demand: https://t.co/B44ypUYaPZ #EYInsights

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

New research in @HarvardBiz shows that high-performing teams don’t just learn more—they learn in sequence. Reflection, exploration, and refinement need to be distinct phases, not a blur of activity.

Clear rhythm drives sustainable progress. 📷 https://t.co/6QGvaymOrD

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

IPO proceeds in Hong Kong soared 711% in 1H 2025, reclaiming the global top spot.

A+H listings, tech policy, and market reforms are reshaping capital markets in the region. A-share activity is evolving too—with BSE gaining ground.

Full EY report ⬇️
https://t.co/d0rv8A40Q5

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

AI is not always the answer.

Some business decisions still call for human intelligence, not automation.

In financial services, knowing when not to use AI is part of leading with clarity. #AI #RiskManagement #BankingLeadership

https://t.co/nXNaCNDXLI

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Global FS M&A is ticking up—but APAC stands out: +6% deal volume, +91% deal value in H1 2025.

Resilient balance sheets + strategic clarity = bold moves.

Quality wins in uncertain times. #BankingTransformation #APAC #EYInsights

https://t.co/i8wImHbm6J

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

We’re not just advising on AI in finance.
We’re using it ourselves to rethink how things gets done.
Better insights, smarter decisions, stronger teams.
That’s the real value. #FinanceTransformation #EY
https://t.co/Zkrd8XI1Od

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Insurance CFOs won’t thrive on fragmented data.
A unified model like F-CIM gives them the clarity, trust and agility to lead.

It’s not about adding more tools — it’s about building smarter foundations.
#Insurance #FinanceTransformation #EY https://t.co/gmIMMia3ud

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Great CFOs don’t just report results—they drive them.
In this EY podcast, Michael Coombs and Myles Corson share how data, tech, and communication shape the future of finance leadership.

🎧 https://t.co/DGX7t3V7ub
#CFO #FinanceLeadership #Transformation #AI

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Many execs think they’re in sync with consumers on #AI. Most aren’t. EY’s new survey shows the real edge lies in responsible AI: listening, acting, and communicating with clarity. In #APAC, that’s how we earn trust—and stay ahead. https://t.co/A4tFNahbjY #DigitalTransformation

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Global CEO sentiment is up—but not overconfident.

✔️55% say recent M&A met or beat expectations
✔️CEO Confidence Index +3 since Sept 2024
✔️70% of most confident are planning M&A in next year

Transformation is essential to succeed in challenging times.🔗 https://t.co/ZT6FEaWvg6

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

39% of tax & finance teams are already using #GenAI in controversy cases—and 87% see it as essential 🔍 Yet most remain in pilot mode.

GenAI’s full impact will depend on strong governance with quality data and integration across tax strategy.

🔗 https://t.co/niBBTn7Ejc

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

Successful finance transformation is more human than numerical. 75% of CFOs face this failure – it's time for clarity, storytelling, & decision-enabling vision. CFOs must pivot from value protectors to creators. #CFO #Transformation #Leadership https://t.co/yvgSqwe12L

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

EY & SAP just launched an Integrated Finance Managed Service built on S/4HANA Cloud.

#AI + #cloud + #EY expertise = less ops burden, more strategic focus.

This is what trusted transformation looks like.
🧠 https://t.co/DfNGPzs1IJ #FinanceTransformation @SAP #CFOAgenda

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

48% of tech leaders are already deploying agentic AI. Most expect autonomous AI to dominate within 2 years.

Financial services can't wait.

If banks want to lead—not lag—they need to act now on scalable, trusted #AI.

EY’s latest survey → https://t.co/jfaDJSEw6i

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

No one’s leading with certainty anymore. That’s not the job. This @FastCompany piece gets it right: the goal isn’t to predict the future, but to prepare teams to thrive in complexity.

Clarity, calm, resilience—those are the real #leadership tools now.
📷 https://t.co/XNErxTW8Jz

[EY @EYnews]

In a world of trade shocks and uncertainty, smart CEOs are turning chaos into opportunity while shaping the future as they go.

https://t.co/DYyW5mgjxx

#ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence

[Steven Lee @StevenLeeEY]

#AI is reshaping business fast & the talent pipeline isn’t keeping up. 70% of workers say they need to upgrade their AI skills—a risk for any organisation betting on transformation. EY & Microsoft’s AI Skills Passport is a practical #upskilling model.

📷 https://t.co/IDlOVH0Gz0