How to respond to brittle markets

[GlobalData Banking & Payments]

Citi, UBS and Revolut

Share with friend    View in browser DECODED Banking & Payments January 14, 2026 SPOTLIGHT READ The Market Is Not Ready for 2026: Liquidity Depth Is Shrinking While Complexity Explodes Markets appear stable yet they’re becoming more brittle, writes Gracey Chen LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti expected to step down in 2027 – report Ermotti is anticipated to exit after completing the integration work between the two banking institutions.    BlackRock to trim around 1% of global headcount – report The announcement comes as part of the firm’s customary review intended to enhance operational efficiency.    UniCredit said to explore Delfin’s stake in Monte dei Paschi and Generali UniCredit has also evaluated a direct investment in Delfin, the holding company of the Del Vecchio family.   Citigroup to lay off 1,000 employees as part of restructuring – report This development is part of a previously announced initiative aimed at cutting around 20,000 jobs by the end of this year.    Revolut rolls out in-app alert to tackle impersonation fraud The feature works by detecting when a user opens the Revolut app while engaged in a phone call.     Ingenico teams up with WalletConnect Pay on stablecoin checkout solution The integration lets merchants accept supported stablecoins, adding another option for customers alongside existing payment methods.   Polygon Labs to acquire Coinme and Sequence in stablecoin payments push The acquisitions will underpin Polygon’s Open Money Stack, a framework scheduled for launch in 2026. Simplify markets with our leading intelligence platform   Enhance decision-making across your business with access to unparalleled industry data, company comparisons, news, and trends.  Book a demo ESG predictions 2026: Small modular reactors, the anti-ESG movement, and much more In this episode, members of GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence team discuss their biggest ESG predictions for 2026, delving into the future of small modular reactors, the anti-ESG movement, and much more. Listen Now Expand your subscription to other sectors   Subscribe to our other newsletters here. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Prefer a podcast? Instant Insights ranks in the top 10% of podcasts globally - follow us on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Music.   What keeps your CEO up at night? Generative AI, ESG, and disruptive technologies.  What is thematic intelligence and why do business executives need it?   Predict the future Find business opportunities based on 150 million+ signals showing what your customers and competitors will do in the next 5 years. GlobalData  At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.  GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom   Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences London