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Banks are shifting from AI pilots to proof of progress, but which use cases are really delivering? New data offers early...
16/10/2025

Banks are shifting from AI pilots to proof of progress, but which use cases are really delivering? New data offers early clues to where the biggest impact may lie.

Read the latest instalment of the Strategy Monitor series on AI.

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UK lenders have shifted from endless pilots to delivering measurable outcomes

First Brands’ collapse has reignited debate over supply chain finance. Is SCF the problem — or just misunderstood?https:...
16/10/2025

First Brands’ collapse has reignited debate over supply chain finance. Is SCF the problem — or just misunderstood?

https://on.ft.com/4hdkcKQ

The auto group’s failure has raised concerns over the risks of complex, opaque financing structures

The FCA defends its £8.2bn motor finance redress scheme, saying “the law has been broken” and banks must “step up”. Desp...
15/10/2025

The FCA defends its £8.2bn motor finance redress scheme, saying “the law has been broken” and banks must “step up”. Despite industry pushback, the regulator maintains its approach is proportionate.

https://on.ft.com/4h8dHZM

Regulator will consider banks’ feedback about its approach

BloombergNEF says investors face lower risks in markets like Canada, Singapore and the UK that lead on climate adaptatio...
14/10/2025

BloombergNEF says investors face lower risks in markets like Canada, Singapore and the UK that lead on climate adaptation. Yet limited private finance means many economies remain exposed to climate-related losses.

https://on.ft.com/4oDmbuP

Study finds US ranks mid-pack on preparedness, as its climate adaptation initiatives lag peers

TBC UZ has launched an AI voice agent to call customers and sell products. CEO Nika Kurdiani says it could scale to do t...
10/10/2025

TBC UZ has launched an AI voice agent to call customers and sell products. CEO Nika Kurdiani says it could scale to do the work of 1,000 agents. Would your bank trust AI to lead customer conversations?

https://on.ft.com/4qlR4ph

Bank is working to have thousands of AI-driven sales agents making natural, interactive voice calls daily

In this op-ed, Saudi finance minister Mohammad Aljadaan warns that global debt at record highs demands prudent fiscal ch...
09/10/2025

In this op-ed, Saudi finance minister Mohammad Aljadaan warns that global debt at record highs demands prudent fiscal choices such as productive investment, credible fiscal adjustment, and responsible debt restructuring.

https://on.ft.com/43dlakz

As finance ministers gather for the IMF autumn meeting, fiscal prudence is vital, writes Mohammad Aljadaan

08/10/2025

Exclusive data given to The Banker reveals the 50 fastest-growing banks worldwide. With some surprising inclusions and the absence of major players, the findings shed new light on shifting global perceptions.

Read more: https://on.ft.com/4mSynGw

AI is reshaping banking, but real progress means measurable gains in both productivity and growth. Our latest Strategy M...
07/10/2025

AI is reshaping banking, but real progress means measurable gains in both productivity and growth. Our latest Strategy Monitor analysis explores how leading banks are overcoming legacy barriers to turn efficiency into sustainable growth.

https://on.ft.com/48j0R8N

Lenders face a choice: leave AI as a back-office tool, or harness it to power real transformation

Shapiom Noningo Sesen travelled from the Peruvian Amazon to Climate Week NYC to urge banks to see first-hand the impact ...
26/09/2025

Shapiom Noningo Sesen travelled from the Peruvian Amazon to Climate Week NYC to urge banks to see first-hand the impact of oil financing. He calls for investment in people and preservation, not extraction.

https://on.ft.com/46qPgTO

Lenders called to witness oil damage first-hand during climate conference in New York

BNY’s Alejandro Perez reflects on 241 years of history while driving future growth through efficiency, client focus and ...
24/09/2025

BNY’s Alejandro Perez reflects on 241 years of history while driving future growth through efficiency, client focus and AI. With 98% of staff using in-house AI engine Eliza, scale and resilience are front and centre.

https://on.ft.com/46nmtiY

The bank’s chief administrative officer on blending Alexander Hamilton’s legacy with modernisation

New: Strategy Monitor UK banks lifted AI headcount by 19% even as overall staff dropped. Competition with tech firms and...
23/09/2025

New: Strategy Monitor

UK banks lifted AI headcount by 19% even as overall staff dropped. Competition with tech firms and fintechs is fierce, making the right AI hires a strategic priority. Follow the series as we track how banks tackle the AI challenge.

https://on.ft.com/429cZp7

Demand for AI and data talent is running red hot — what can lenders do to stand out?

Standard Chartered faces OECD scrutiny over financing coal plants in the Philippines. Regulators will examine whether it...
22/09/2025

Standard Chartered faces OECD scrutiny over financing coal plants in the Philippines. Regulators will examine whether its due diligence met guidelines, underscoring rising pressure on banks’ fossil fuel financing.

https://on.ft.com/4pzoXlV

Bank accused of failing due diligence over financing of Philippine coal plants

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