Shearwater Asia

Modern finance functions are at a crossroads. With shifting markets, evolving customer expectations, and relentless disruption, financial planning is expected to do more than just deliver numbers. It’s expected to steer strategy, enable agility, and act as a stabilising force…

The Evolving FP&A Landscape and the Need for a Hybrid Approach For decades, Excel has been the cornerstone of financial planning and analysis. Its familiarity, flexibility, and power have made it indispensable to finance professionals across industries. Yet, as businesses…

The United States is rearming its tariff playbook. In 2025, sweeping changes to trade policy are underway, with new tariffs targeting a range of imports, from electric vehicles and semiconductors to strategic materials like steel and aluminium. The average tariff…

The current labour market is unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. Unemployment rates are at historic lows, and talent shortages are pervasive across nearly every industry. As the demand for skilled workers continues to outpace supply, organisations face greater competition…

Share Retail financial planning is in need of an upgrade. The retail landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Shifting consumer behaviours, the relentless growth of e-commerce, and intense market competition create a volatile environment where thin margins leave little…

The future of work is already here, and if your workforce strategy still looks like it did five years ago, you’re already behind. AI, automation, and an unpredictable labour market are reshaping the way companies hire, retain, and optimise their…

The future of finance is here, and CFOs must be ready. AI, cloud-based solutions, and real-time data analytics are transforming financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Finance teams are no longer just crunching numbers; they’re driving strategy, influencing business decisions, and…

The business world thrives on a delicate balance between certainty and chaos. One moment, you’re cruising through a predictable quarter; the next, a disruptive innovation, economic downturn, or supply chain crisis shifts the ground beneath your feet. Welcome to the…

Indonesia’s retail landscape is experiencing significant transformations, driven by a robust economy and a rapidly expanding e-commerce sector. The nation’s economy grew by 5.0% in the third quarter of 2024, propelled by steady consumer demand. Concurrently, the e-commerce market is…