2026/27 Global Leaders in Banking and Financial Technology Directory and Handbook

The 2026–2027 edition of the Global Leaders in Banking and Financial Technology Directory and Handbook profiles the leaders and institutions driving change across banking and financial technology. It brings together executives from banks, fintech firms and AI companies at a time when the industry is moving beyond incremental digital upgrades towards a fundamental redesign of how banking operates.

The handbook pairs its directory of global leaders with research and analysis examining the technologies, operating models and infrastructure shaping this transition. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from isolated pilots into core banking processes, supported by real-time data, adaptable architectures and stronger digital infrastructure. Tokenised deposits, stablecoins and blockchain-based settlement are also gaining ground, while banks are embedding resilience, security and trust into increasingly connected and autonomous systems. These shifts are laying the foundations for a more intelligent, real-time banking environment and changing how institutions compete, innovate and serve their customers.