AI isn’t replacing mortgage teams; it’s helping them be more efficient. As banks and credit unions prepare for a projected rise in originations in 2026, technology is shifting the focus from cost-cutting to efficient scalable growth. In @National Mortgage News, Capco's @John Geertsema MBA explores how lenders are using AI to expand capacity and build on proven implementations already delivering results. With stronger integration and real-world momentum behind these tools, institutions are better positioned to scale without the boom-and-bust swings of past cycles. See how lenders are recalibrating their strategies and what it could signal for the broader market ahead: https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/how-ai-is-supporting-bank-mortgage-growth-plans
The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) marks a new era of global tax transparency. 🔍 Discover how Swiss banks can turn compliance into strategic advantage with integrated, data-driven digital asset models. 🔗Read the full article here: https://www.capco.com/intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/crypto-asset-reporting-framework Authors: @Gregor von Bergen, @Johannes Giannakouros LL.M., Ph.D.
As threats span systems, users, and transactions, many institutions are reassessing how cybersecurity and financial crime teams work together. Greater alignment across these areas is becoming an important part of how risks are identified and addressed. In this article, @James Musgrave, Canada Cybersecurity lead at Capco, explores how this convergence is shaping cybersecurity thinking as institutions look ahead to 2026 👉https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/cybersecurity-top-five-trends-for-2026
Real-time payments are exposing structural weaknesses in legacy monitoring frameworks. Fraud, AML and sanctions silos can no longer operate independently. 🔍 Part 1 of our series explores why unified, AI-enabled risk decisioning is becoming essential. ✅ Discover the shift: https://www.capco.com/intelligence/capco-intelligence/how-ai-is-transforming-payments-and-financial-crime-monitoring
Flawless digital experiences are no longer a competitive advantage. They are a baseline expectation. For financial services organizations, experience design now shapes trust and loyalty. When journeys feel fragmented or unclear, engagement declines and brand confidence erodes. In 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, @James Lacey examines how personalized, inclusive, and connected design creates cohesive journeys that deliver measurable impact. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 to close the gap between expectation and execution: https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/digital-design
The digital euro will not only transform payments, but also fundamentally challenge corporate cash management. Banks must address early on how established processes, from bulk postings to cash pooling, will interact with the new digital euro mechanisms. In our new article, we outline: ✅ The implications of the digital euro for banks and corporates ✅ The questions corporates are asking ✅ Why proactive action now creates competitive advantage. 🔗 Read now: https://www.capco.com/intelligence/capco-intelligence/digital-euro-and-cash-management Authors: @Christoph Johannes Schupp, @Kevin Abrokwa, @Danijel Stevanovic
A strong product strategy starts with one question. What truly matters to your customers? Many teams focus on what can be built rather than what should be built. Sustainable product management requires disciplined value definition, measurable impact, and alignment to real customer outcomes. In our latest article, 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, @Rasha F. Hamdan, CFA, FRM explores how a value-first mindset strengthens market fit, improves customer adoption, and supports long-term product performance and adoption. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 to see how you can apply a structured, value-driven approach to your product strategy: https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/from-vision-to-value
The energy landscape in North America is entering a phase of transition, and our experts anticipate flex-grids, rising data center demand, and prosumer participation to be among the forces shaping what’s next. Swipe through the carousel to explore the key energy trends for 2026, and head to the full article for deeper analysis 👉 https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/north-america-energy-top-five-trends-for-2026
Regulierungsbehörden in Europa setzen eine klare Agenda für die kommenden Jahre. ✅Unsere neue Regulatory Heatmap übersetzt komplexe Entwicklungen in umsetzbare Erkenntnisse. 🔗 Hier die neue Regulatory Heatmap herunterladen: https://www.capco.com/intelligence/capco-intelligence/regulatory-heatmap-de
ETRM systems are designed to bring structure and control to complex trading operations. Over time, however, customizations can introduce rigidity and unnecessary complexity that undermine efficiency and system sustainability. In this piece, Capco’s @Shawn Smith and @Sudhir Devappa explore where ETRM complexity comes from and how purposeful, outcome-focused design helps teams build extensions that remain scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs. Read the full article to learn how to avoid the ETRM trap and design systems that enable growth 👉 https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/the-etrm-trap-building-complexity-instead-of-capability
