About this episode

The episode discusses emerging trends in banking and capital markets, focusing on regulatory and consumer expectations, competition dynamics, and technological advancements.

In this episode of PwC's Risk & Regulation Rundown podcast series, host Tessa Norman is joined by Mark Batten, PwC UK Banking and Capital Markets (BCM) Leader, and Conor MacManus, Director in PwC UK’s Regulatory Insights team, to explore the emerging trends impacting the banking and capital markets landscape. From navigating macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures, to responding to evolving regulatory and consumer expectations, our guests discuss the structural and strategic shifts shaping the future of the BCM sector, and share perspectives on how the sector can boost the UK’s mission of economic growth. We also unpack the impact of changing competition dynamics, industry consolidation, and rapid technological transformation - including AI adoption and digital banking - and consider how firms can evolve their business and operating models to remain competitive and thrive amid continued transformation across the sector. Subscribe to the regular series here: https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/financial-services/risk-and-regulation-rundown-podcast.html

People in this episode

Host: Tessa Norman

Guests: Mark Batten, Conor MacManus

Topics covered

• banking
• capital markets
• regulatory insights
• macroeconomic pressures
• geopolitical pressures
• technological transformation
• AI adoption
• digital banking

Keywords

• economic growth
• industry consolidation
• business models
• operating models

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Places: UK

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