Since 2023, we have been the strategic Board Advisory and Executive Search Partner to the Financial Times Global Banking Summit, a recognition of our work and expertise across global financial services. Through this partnership, we have built a strong global network of industry leaders engaged in shaping the future of banking. The summit brings together senior decision-makers to exchange perspectives, explore strategic priorities, and shape the next chapter of the banking industry.
Panel: Global Banking in 2026 – Competition, Consolidation, and the Next Frontier
With major institutions navigating a post-consolidation landscape, the future of banking will be defined by new competitive dynamics, cross-border growth opportunities, and evolving regulatory challenges.
- How are leading players reshaping banking structures after consolidation, and what comes next?
- Which business models will drive sustainable profitability over the next decade?
- Will regulatory fragmentation foster or restrict growth?
Panel: Banking in a Fractured World – Risks and Predictions for the Next Decade
From analysts to futurists, many claim to know what banks will look like in 2035. This discussion challenges those predictions and examines the real forces driving change.
Key questions include:
- What are the realistic drivers of growth, and what is merely hype?
- Which business models are most likely to succeed over the coming decade?
- What lessons from the past 15 years are being applied to future strategies?
- What is the next big thing in banking?
