Financial institutions across EMEA are confronting a defining moment. Competition is intensifying while customer expectations continue to rise. Regulatory requirements, including the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and data sovereignty mandates, are more complex and costly than ever. And technology—fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) innovation—is evolving at lightning pace.
Technological innovation is essential but demands careful execution. Most firms recognize this balance and are actively seeking ways to adopt it faster, more securely, and with greater confidence to drive measurable business outcomes. AWS commissioned Celent’s “Delivering Agility: FSI Technology Priorities in 2025/26” report to provide EMEA financial institutions with actionable intelligence. Drawing on engagement with hundreds of EMEA firms, it reveals how institutions are adapting to rapid change and accelerating digital transformation. We share five actionable…