AI in retail banking: closing the gap between ambition and adoption in DACH
What is the state of AI adoption in DACH? Where is AI already delivering value? What is holding banks back? What separates the leaders from the laggards? How can banks close the gap and where does zeb step in?
The stock rally continues, but the problems remain
zeb.market.flash #56, Q2 2026: Despite geopolitical tensions and a gloomy economic outlook, the stock markets rebounded significantly in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, the world’s top banks are demonstrating solid financial performance and increased profitability in a market environment that remains volatile.
ICS fitness check – future-proofing your internal control system
A well-functioning and effective internal control system (ICS) is an integral part of a bank’s management of non-financial risks and contributes to a secure and properly organized business.
zeb.Corporate Banking Study 11.0: what do companies expect and what do (or should) banks offer them?
German small and medium-sized enterprises – the backbone of the German economy – are under pressure. In an economic situation characterized by high uncertainty and a lack of momentum, corporate insolvencies are constantly reaching new record levels.
Are digital twins the invisible game changers in the financial industry?
Digital twins combine real-time data, simulations and artificial intelligence to create virtual representations of processes, infrastructures or customer systems. But how exactly can digital twins be applied effectively in the financial industry?
What do baseline and (re)baselining mean in relation to decarbonization pathways?
In this article, we present tried and tested approaches for (re)baselining and the analysis of real transformation effects that enable the efficient and transparent implementation of decarbonization strategies.
