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At EY Financial Services, we share a single focus – to build a better financial services industry, one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable.
Now more than ever, as we plan for a post-COVID-19 world, financial services companies will need to harness the power of technology to transform their operations at scale and speed, to provide the products and services the customer of the future will demand.
The strength of our EY teams lies in the power of our people and technology, and the possibilities that arise when they converge to reframe the future. With extensive knowledge in financial services transformation, we are driving innovation with risk and regulation insight. Helping companies become stronger and more sustainable.
This is how our EY professionals are helping to build long-term value for our financial services clients. It’s how we play our part in building a better working world.

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How financial firms can prepare for the 2024 regulatory landscape

Financial services firms will need to prioritize both event-driven and existing regulations to capitalize on untapped opportunities. Learn more.

How progress in TCFD disclosures can advance climate reporting

Read the findings of our global FS survey exploring how financial institution's nature-related disclosures align with the TNFD final recommendations.

How FIs are faring with the finalized TNFD recommendations

Read the findings of our global FS survey exploring how financial institution's nature-related disclosures align with the TNFD final recommendations.

Why financial institutions should transform tax and finance functions

EY research shows banks, asset managers and insurance companies are reimagining their tax and finance functions. Read more.

How Europe’s FS leaders are approaching generative AI adoption

Discover how financial services leaders are approaching generative AI adoption.

How SME lenders can build next-generation credit decisioning

Discover the key factors and design principles for a framework that improves speed, quality, and customer experience.

    Digital and tech transformation

    Cosa fare nel 2022

    Il tuo piano d'azione per la trasformazione del business per rendere il 2022 l'anno che riformula il futuro della tua organizzazione. Scopri di più.

    How can banks transform for a new generation of customers?

    EY’s consumer banking survey reveals how banks need to transform to meet rising customer expectations. Find out more.

    How to build an inclusive leader mindset and culture

    Financial services firms are embedding the power of more inclusive leadership as part of their growth strategies. Learn more.

    Why digital, ecosystem-enabled banking transformation is the way forward

    Banks need to act to improve revenues and profitability, enhance customer experience and secure a bold strategic positioning in the market.

      Sustainability

      How progress in TCFD disclosures can advance climate reporting

      Read the findings of our global FS survey exploring how financial institution's nature-related disclosures align with the TNFD final recommendations.

      How FIs are faring with the finalized TNFD recommendations

      Read the findings of our global FS survey exploring how financial institution's nature-related disclosures align with the TNFD final recommendations.

      How ESG data markets have evolved for financial services

      The need for ESG data from financial services organizations is increasing rapidly, and ESG data markets are evolving to meet the demand. Learn more.

      How data can support financial services when assessing nature impact

      How can financial institutions start assessing their exposure to nature when market data is still evolving? Read more.

        Cross-sector

        Why financial institutions should transform tax and finance functions

        EY research shows banks, asset managers and insurance companies are reimagining their tax and finance functions. Read more.

        How Europe’s FS leaders are approaching generative AI adoption

        Discover how financial services leaders are approaching generative AI adoption.

        How European financial firms can better manage volatility risk

        For financial institutions (FIs), managing short and long-term volatility risks across strategy and operations will be key to their success. Read more.

        Why transition pathways are critical to net-zero success

        Sector-specific transition pathways are critical to the financial industry’s ability to turn climate ambition into climate action. Learn more.

        Four steps financial institutions can take on the path to net zero

        Innovative decarbonization strategies linked to clients’ transition pathways are becoming vital to success. Learn more.

        How financial services can mobilize capital to deliver net zero

        Learn how financial services firms can mobilize the capital flows needed to deliver net zero.

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          Banking & Capital Markets

          How financial firms can prepare for the 2024 regulatory landscape

          Financial services firms will need to prioritize both event-driven and existing regulations to capitalize on untapped opportunities. Learn more.

          Four enablers for harnessing the power of PayTech

          Payments providers need to consider customer experience design, risk, technology, and data and analytics to achieve smart growth. Read our latest article.

          How SME lenders can build next-generation credit decisioning

          Discover the key factors and design principles for a framework that improves speed, quality, and customer experience.

          Why European banks must obsess over customer experience to compete

          Discover how customer centricity in banking helps identify customer challenges to derive solutions and improve customer experience in banking operations.

          As the Basel deadline nears, are banks up for the challenge?

          EY survey shows wide disparities in readiness and approach to Basel 3 Reforms as regulators increase scrutiny following bank failures. Discover more.

          Why enhancing banks’ controls needs to be priority for the COO

          Bank COOs need to optimize controls to improve customer experience, simplify end-to-end, reduce cost and accelerate transformation. Learn more.

            Insurance

            Nine customer types defining the next wave of insurance

            Shifting consumer needs are an invitation for insurers to innovate in pursuit of growth and to stay ahead of new competitive threats. Read more.

            Insurance ecosystems: six steps to set and execute the right strategy

            Early adopters of ecosystems in insurance demonstrate how to create near-term value and build a foundation for long-term success. Learn more.

            How insurance CFOs can embed ESG into finance and the wider business

            The sustainable finance for insurance CFOs publication outlines the key ESG considerations for the finance function and its broader role beyond reporting.

              Wealth & Asset Management

              Are you reframing the future of asset management or is it reframing you?

              AI can help unlock the transformational change that asset managers need to remain relevant in a radically different future. Learn more.

              How will wealth managers deliver personal service in a virtual world?

              The 2023 EY Global Wealth Research Report imagines the next generation of hybrid engagement. How can wealth managers harness the potential benefits?

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              How wealth managers can secure assets in flux

              Learn how asset movement creates opportunities for wealth managers.

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              Six ways asset managers can prepare for an uncertain future

              Taking decisive steps to stand out and succeed in a fast-changing world. Learn more.

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              How will you reframe the future of advice if today’s client is changing?

              Find out how wealth managers and private banks can enhance their clients’ lives using a blend of people and technology to deliver personalized advice.

                Discover what COP28 means for financial services

                COP28 closed with a landmark agreement — reducing fossil fuels and scaling up renewable energy sources. Explore the implications for the financial services sector, which will play a crucial role in delivering the finance required for the transition.


                Case studies

                How a new technology platform can help banks unlock financing for SMEs

                The Cashbot platform offers banks an online invoice finance solution for SME clients.

                How a digital platform can transform an insurer’s customer experience

                Learn how EY teams helped French insurer MACIF implement a service center to create a seamless customer experience across all channels.

                The Metaverse revolution: how banks can tap into a $860 billion market

                Banks and financial institutions should explore opportunities in this rapidly growing immersive world or risk being left behind. Learn more.

                How an established insurance company became digital-first

                UK insurer Hastings DIRECT wanted to rewrite the rules of its category by offering a seamless digital customer experience. Learn more about this case study.

                How banks can fight tax crime, be compliant and reduce costs parallelly

                EY teams helped a global bank develop an automated solution for addressing compliance with customer tax regulations. Learn more.

                See more, spend less: How to make the most out of your legal function

                EY teams helped a global bank embrace innovation to develop a legal operations platform to speed up their process and cost optimization. Learn more.

                How intelligent automation can empower employees to drive greater value

                A banking client wanted to automate some of their business processes: EY provided a route to a much more comprehensive vision of automation.

                How banks can maximize long-term value by minimizing third-party risk

                Working with third parties is necessary but can be risky. EY helped a client understand these risks and transform their risk management model. Learn more.

                How technology fights FinCrime while enhancing regulatory compliance

                EY enabled a large global bank to lead the fight against FinCrime in a way that also helped it improve efficiency and increase compliance. Find out more.

                Why human-centered thinking proved transformative for a global bank

                EY’s human-centered approach helped improve customer experience while ensuring multi-market regulatory compliance.

                Transforming legacy systems to unlock long-term value

                EY helped an APAC stock exchange use Intelligent Automation (IA) to achieve efficiency, scalability and a culture of innovation. Learn more.

                  Transforming financial services

                  EY Nexus is a business transformation platform optimized for financial services. It accelerates innovation, unlocks value in ecosystems and powers frictionless customer experiences.


                  Sustainability in financial services

                  A sustainable world needs sustainable finance. We are helping to build a better financial services industry – one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable by helping organizations to create value, accelerate the transition, and make a measurable difference.

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