*Chapter 1:* Key findings
The key themes emerging from this year’s results
Six key findings frame the year ahead – each evidence of a sector deploying with sharper intent than a year ago.
plan to increase capital expenditure year-on-year (vs 37% in 2025)
believe the UK will retain its position as a leading financial services hub (vs 60% in 2025)
expect business growth over the next 10 years (vs 81% in 2025)
plan to increase AI investment over the next twelve months (vs 51% in 2025)
said investment in new or emerging technologies is the primary business growth lever (vs 41% in 2025)
Foreword | Key findings | Investment | AI growth | UK position | Global ambitions | Tokenisation | Sector views | Next decade | Contributors
believe tokenisation will have an impact on the future of financial services
