2025 saw peak AI hype — in 2026, the real work begins. Leaders must resist the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ trap – think AI-native, start small, and embrace candid conversations about shared challenges and lessons learned to unlock real impact.

What does an AI-powered bank look like? The race is on within the financial services industry to become one, even if no one is entirely sure what the end result will look like.  One thing’s for sure – we can’t do it alone.