Insights
Short strategic briefings examining the signals shaping change across financial systems, regulatory structures and emerging control frameworks.
Banking Signals
From Iran to AI: The Geopolitical Consequences for Financial Services
When geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, markets usually focus on the obvious variables: oil prices, shipping routes and supply disruptions.
The Shift from Scale to Precision
For decades, competitive advantage in banking was built on scale.
The Banking Control Layer
In 2026, the competitive edge in banking may sit with whoever builds the strongest control layer.
Signals Behind the Emerging Control Layer
Across financial services, a growing number of developments are pointing to the emergence of a new control layer within banking infrastructure.
Strategic Reset in Financial Services
Across financial services, a growing number of developments suggest that the sector may be entering a period of strategic reset.