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Trends driving change in the financial services industry

Welcome to Navigator

Trends driving change in the financial services industry

Navigating you forward

What forces are shaping the industry in 2026? In this video, we explore the developments defining risk and opportunity in the year ahead, including:

  • the resilience of private markets
  • the surge in real assets investment
  • the transformative impact of AI
  • the shifting M&A landscape
  • the rise of digital assets

Navigating you forward

What forces are shaping the industry in 2026? In this video, we explore the developments defining risk and opportunity in the year ahead, including:

  • the resilience of private markets
  • the surge in real assets investment
  • the transformative impact of AI
  • the shifting M&A landscape
  • the rise of digital assets

Navigator video series

Explore our videos highlighting the key trends shaping the global industry.

Navigator video series

Explore our videos highlighting the key trends shaping the global industry.

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What’s the outlook for private markets in 2026?

In private markets, continued growth is being driven by powerful structural forces — including the rapid expansion of private credit, sustained capital inflows, and the ongoing democratization of investment opportunities.

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How is AI transforming financial services?

From client experience to operating models, AI is already reshaping financial services, presenting new opportunities alongside strategic questions leaders must address to unlock long‑term, sustainable value.

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What regulatory enforcement trends should financial services firms prepare for in 2026?

Part one: An overview of the evolving regulatory and government investigation landscape, examining how supervisory approaches, enforcement intensity, and political intervention are reshaping industry risk.

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What regulatory enforcement trends should financial services firms prepare for in 2026?

Part two: National and economic security considerations are increasingly shaping regulatory priorities, adding new layers of complexity for financial services firms operating in an already demanding risk environment.

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How are technology and talent influencing M&A strategies?

Technology and talent considerations are increasingly shaping M&A strategy, as firms look to deploy digital capabilities, attract scarce skills, and integrate people and platforms effectively to drive long‑term value from transactions.

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What’s driving M&A activity in financial services during 2026?

Deal activity in financial services continues to evolve, as private equity momentum, emerging technologies, and the pursuit of greater scale reshape M&A trends through 2026 and beyond.

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What’s in store for digital assets?

Digital assets and tokenization are entering a new phase of maturity, as regulatory momentum and growing market adoption combine to accelerate innovation across financial services.

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