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Ahead of SBS U.S. Connect 2026 in Dallas, industry leaders reveal how AI is moving from experimentation to real-world impact across asset finance and specialized lending. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Banks have spent the last few years experimenting with artificial intelligence, but experimentation and real-world deployment are two very different things. Today, only around a third of banks have managed to scale AI into a core process. This is why SBS AI Foundation was built to help banks move from AI experiments to real-world deployment by making their data AI-ready and embedding secure, governed AI directly into their existing banking platforms. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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As UK Connect 2026 approaches, we sit down with Richard Broadbent (Head of Growth & Customer for UK&Ireland) to explore what’s shaping the future of banking, and why this year’s event puts a strong spotlight on AI-enabled digital transformation. Indeed, AI is everywhere in banking… But what does it really take to move from experimentation to real transformation? In this episode, Richard Broadbent shares his perspective on one of the most disruptive shifts the industry has ever faced, and why getting the foundations right is key. From trust and governance to data and real use cases, we explore how banks can turn AI into tangible value, not just hype. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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What if AI could transform the relationship between a building society and its members, without compromising trust? In this new episode of Fintrends, Dana Lunberry, Head of Data Analytics and AI at SBS, shares a concrete, brand‑led approach to AI: how data can be used to create interactions that are more useful, more personalized, and above all more reliable, at a time when fraud is on the rise and trust is becoming a true competitive advantage. An inspiring conversation on finding the right balance between AI and human interaction, when financial decisions really matter. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

À l’approche du Connect France 2026, Jean-Yves Duchosal, Product Manager Crédits & Risques chez SBS, partage sa vision des enjeux majeurs du secteur bancaire. Cet événement, centré sur l’innovation, la souveraineté des paiements et la modernisation des systèmes, mettra en lumière, entre autres, les transformations du CIB (Corporate & Investment Banking), un marché en pleine effervescence avec 3 000 milliards de dollars de revenus mondiaux. L’essor du private credit, la révolution technologique (IA, data, cloud) et la convergence entre crédit classique et CIB redéfinissent les règles du jeu. Les banques doivent désormais allier agilité, expertise client et modernisation pour rester compétitives, tout en jouant un rôle clé dans la transition énergétique. Un épisode essentiel pour décrypter les tendances qui façonnent la banque de demain ! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Regulatory reporting is evolving, fast. With tighter deadlines, exploding data volumes, and game-changing tech, banks face a pivotal moment. How can they turn compliance into a competitive edge? Sébastien Polèse, General Manager for Reporting & Risk at SBS, joins us to unpack the future: from breaking data silos to leveraging AI for real-time insights. Tune in to discover how leading institutions are rethinking regulatory reporting for 2026 and beyond. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Et si la finance commençait vraiment par le terrain ? Dans ce nouvel épisode Fintrends, je reçois Camil Bennani‑Smirez, General Manager SBP Core Amplitude chez SBS, à l’occasion de l'événement Connect MEA, à Doula (24 mars) et Abidjan (26 et 27 mars). Camil y raconte comment un événement né il y a quelques années à Abidjan est devenu un rendez‑vous incontournable pour les banques africaines, au point d’inspirer toutes les régions de SBS. Entre inclusion financière, microfinance, data, IA et digitalisation, il partage une conviction forte : ce sont les solutions pensées localement (parfois co‑designées directement avec les clients) qui transforment réellement l’accès aux services financiers. Un échange résolument ancré dans les réalités africaines. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What if finance really did start at the grassroots level? In this new episode of Fintrends, I’m joined by Camil Bennani-Smirez, General Manager of SBP Core Amplitude at SBS, ahead of the Connect MEA event in Douala (24 March) and Abidjan (26 and 27 March). Camil explains how an event launched a few years ago in Abidjan has become an unmissable gathering for African banks, to the point of inspiring all regions within SBS. Spanning financial inclusion, microfinance, data, AI and digitalisation, he shares a strong conviction: it is locally devised solutions (sometimes co-designed directly with clients) that truly transform access to financial services. A discussion firmly rooted in African realities. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What does it really take to be a modern lender in 2026? In this episode, James Powell, Head of Lending, Global Accounts and Market Development at SBS, shares a clear-eyed view on why lenders are becoming technology companies, why focus matters more than ever, and where real value is created across the lending journey. From AI and SaaS to customer experience and trust, this conversation cuts through the noise to what truly drives progress. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Steadman, Chief Product Officer at SBS, to explore the lending trends borrowers will genuinely feel this year and beyond. We cut through the noise around AI to look at where it is actually delivering value for borrowers, and where it’s falling short due to poor data quality, lack of transparency, and trust issues. Andrew shares how better use of data, particularly through open banking, can lead to fairer, more informed loan decisions that protect both lenders and borrowers. We discuss why explainability is critical for AI-driven decisions, what lessons the industry has learned the hard way, and how regulation is shaping a more transparent future. The conversation also turns practical: what are the first simple steps lenders can take to make real progress without overhauling their entire systems? Finally, we fast-forward two years to imagine what lending could look like, what will be faster, cheaper, or safer, what role humans will still play, and why the borrower experience at the point of need remains the biggest opportunity for change. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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