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An objective view of developments is essential for the strategic direction of the industry. In addition to economic parameters such as interest rate development, economic growth, employment and investment, regulatory conditions and technological innovations are integral components of a successful business policy orientation for banks. In my blog post, I provide an outlook on the trends that will be driving banks in 2025 and show how technologies and innovations in the banking business are driving the transformation of the industry.

Regulation is driving AI-based innovations in banking! Even if, at first glance, regulation with its strict rules and requirements is perceived as a brake on innovation, in many cases it sets the rules that ensure legal certainty and orientation. In this blog post, I will take a closer look at the impulses from a regulatory perspective that strengthen this symbiosis.

AI is revolutionising the banking sector and opening up a wide range of opportunities to increase efficiency, better respond to customer needs and meet regulatory requirements. From intelligent chatbots to automated credit processes and real-time fraud detection, AI is changing the way banks operate and interact with their customers. This blog post provides an overview of the current possibilities for using AI in the banking sector in the front and back office, as well as in the regulatory environment.

The financial world is upside down: technological innovations, social changes and economic upheavals are characterising the banking sector more than ever. How are these trends influencing the future of banks? What challenges and opportunities do they present? This blog post looks at the dynamic developments, including digital transformation, regulatory adjustments and the economic recovery after the pandemic. Find out what strategies banks need to develop to remain successful in an uncertain world.

Microsoft has invested in OpenAI to gain access to ChatGPT, and the company is now integrating generative AI into tools such as Microsoft 365. These AI-based copilots improve productivity and efficiency, especially in regulated industries where you find many recurring tasks and large amounts of data. Copilots help optimise workflows as financial or claims management tools. My blog post will take a look at Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, a tool that is used in the banking and insurance sector, as one example of an AI-supported assistant.

The banking industry is in a state of constant flux. Whether you are talking about digitalising value creation at banks, creating positive customer experiences, grappling with the concept of new work or increasing economic efficiency, the banking sector faces a number of challenges. In this blog post, I give my outlook on the technology trends for 2024 that will play a central role in banking.

The new EU regulation to strengthen digital operational resilience aimed at financial entities – also known as DORA – has been in force since 17 July 2023, though firms will be given a two-year window to comply with its rules. This new regulation places heavy demands on many companies. In my blog post, I will explain which companies are affected and what they have to do now.

The online business is booming! Financial service providers must also adapt to this social change. But what do customers want and what can companies already provide today? The adesso Digital Commerce Study on Finance provides all the answers to this question. I want to use this blog post to describe to you two of the four subtopics as examples to give you an insight into the results.

The word ‘return’ is often used as a synonym for both expected and historical returns, but the two are fundamentally different. This blog post will explain the definition of the two terms and how they are to be understood.