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As banks and financial institutions enter the final quarter of 2026, we are seeing the focus shift from longer-term transformation plans to execution. The remaining months of the year offer an opportunity to strengthen the foundations that will shape banking performance into 2027 and beyond. With this, five priorities stand out – improving digital and
The future of ATM management is moving beyond reactive maintenance towards intelligent supply chain management. By integrating monitoring, cash management, reconciliation, maintenance and analytics, organisations can reduce TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), improve resilience and make better operational decisions across the ATM estate. Key Takeaways Fragmented ATM data creates hidden operational costs. Intelligent ATM Supply
KEY TAKEAWAYS From 2 August 2026, major AI Act obligations apply to many AI systems used by financial institutions. Banks must identify where AI is used and determine whether systems qualify as high-risk. AI governance should be integrated with existing DORA operational resilience programmes. AI systems must be traceable, secure and subject to human oversight.
As European banks rethink the role of their physical networks, the question is no longer whether banking should be physical or digital. The real challenge is how to preserve accessibility, trust and customer proximity in a market where branches are shrinking and digital adoption is accelerating. This was one of the central themes discussed at
