Global Banking Summit

2-4 December 2025

Navigating complexity, driving innovation

In-Person & Digital | Convene, Sancroft, St Paul’s, London | #FTBanking

The Global Banking Summit tackled the key themes shaping the future of banking in 2026 and beyond, spanning geopolitics, technology, climate, global business, and investment.

How should banking leaders navigate the risks posed by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside the intricate dynamics of the US-China relationship? How will the Trump administration's focus on deregulation and extensive use of tariffs impact the global banking industry? As the fiscal policy cycle shifts from a period of prolonged high interest rates to successive rate cuts, are bank strategies aligned with economic fundamentals? And, as banks focus more on personalisation, how is the digital journey transforming customer engagement and operational resilience?

Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

C.S. Venkatakrishnan, CEO, Barclays

In Collaboration With

Knowledge Partner

Strategic Partner

Board Advisory and Executive Search

Lead Sponsor

Associate Sponsor

Interactive Insights Sponsor

Exhibitor

Paul Thwaite, CEO, NatWest Group

The Global Banking Summit returned with its signature multitrack format, gathering the world’s most influential leaders in investment, retail, and corporate banking, alongside key policymakers, business strategists, and economic thinkers. From boardroom-level insights and exclusive CEO interviews to dynamic sessions on talent acquisition and reimagining the customer experience, this premier event defined the year ahead for industry trailblazers.

Delegates joined us for three days of rigorous debate, visionary dialogue, and unparalleled networking opportunities, uniting banking professionals, investors, fintech innovators, and financial service operators to shape the future of global banking.