FT Live report: Reshaping Global Banking: Technology, Geopolitics and Market Volatility

The sector is under pressure from all sides. Generative AI, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing regulatory fragmentation are converging with market volatility to challenge long-held assumptions. From surging cybersecurity risks to the unravelling of cross-border frameworks, the industry is facing a complex, fast-moving landscape. 

How are leading institutions adapting—and where are the next shocks likely to come from? 

Download Reshaping Global Banking: Technology, Geopolitics and Market Volatility, an FT Live report, to get ahead of the conversation. It’s essential reading ahead of the Global Banking Summit

Webinar recording | The State of Banking in 2025

Hosted by the Financial Times and The Banker in the lead-up to the Global Banking Summit 2025, this webinar brought together our banking editors to debate the strategic reset currently underway, and what it means for profitability, purpose, and preparedness heading into 2026.

Discussion points included:

• How is the 2024 US election outcome reshaping global banking regulation, trade, and cross-border activity?
• What lessons from recent crises (Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse, regional bank volatility) are shaping future playbooks?
• Are banks strategically aligned with the coming fiscal pivot - from high rates to successive cuts?
• Where are institutions seeing the greatest disconnect between digital ambition and operational reality?

2024 Highlights Report

Missed last year's event? Download our highlights report for a summary of some key sessions:

• Opening Keynote Interview - NatWest Group CEO highlights growth priorities amid regulatory debate
• CEO Fireside Chat - Barclays CEO highlights growth, regulation, and investment strategy
• Digital Transformation - How much more do bank business models need to adapt?
• AI - Modernising to the core
• Hyper-personalisation - How are customer needs evolving?
• CEO Keynote Interview - Lloyds CEO
• CFO Perspectives - Maintaining the path to profit
• Trust and Data - Can AI implementation be efficient, secure, and revenue-generating?
• The 2025 Horizon - Lessons for leadership and fundamentals for growth

Webinar recording | Rethinking Regional Banking: Asia’s Shifting Role in Global Finance

This webinar explored AI’s transformative role in the banking value chain, the real impact of China’s financial influence, and the disruptive rise of neobanks, offering a critical analysis of the region’s future amid global fragmentation.

Discussion points included:

• How can banks protect profitability and maintain competitive edge amid Trump-era tariffs and escalating trade tensions?
• Which emerging technologies should banks prioritise to strengthen market position as economic fragmentation accelerates?
• As US-China tensions reshape capital flows and market access, how will China’s role in Asian banking evolve?
• How can banks scale digital operations while safeguarding regulatory compliance and mitigating cybersecurity threats in a volatile geopolitical climate?

Artificial Intelligence in Banking

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the banking sector, promising to enhance efficiency and productivity in a rapidly changing economic landscape. However, many institutions are grappling with how to harness AI's potential while managing risks and costs. 

How can banks leverage AI to drive innovation while safeguarding against security and ethical challenges? 

Download our exclusive report to discover key insights and practical applications of AI in banking. Prepare ahead of the Global Banking Summit by understanding how this technology is reshaping the future of finance.

Global Banking in 2024: Transformative Trends from Basel III to Digitalisation

This report delves into the delays and opposition surrounding Basel III implementation, the growing influence of private credit markets, and the dual challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation and AI integration in the banking sector.

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