Previsory 2026: A Reality Check for Financial Services in 2026

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AI, resilience, and modernization: what’s hype, what’s real, and what matters next.

View in browser From Hype to Reality: Previsory 2026 Trends   In 2026, one thing is clear: the conversation has shifted from what’s possible to what’s practical.   This year’s Technology Trends Previsory 2026 delivers a reality check, cutting through hype to reveal how firms are turning AI, resilience, and modernization into real outcomes. The reality for 2026 is clear: AI must deliver measurable results, not experiments Resilience is now a growth enabler, not just a safeguard Modernization must be purposeful, not piecemeal Innovation, trust, and governance must scale together Is your organization ready to adopt AI responsibly, build resilience, and reimagine value delivery in today’s evolving ecosystem?   🎥 Watch the Technology Trends Previsory 2026 webinars on demand to see how leading firms are responding, and what it takes to turn today’s challenges into lasting advantage. Watch On-Demand Explore the Previsory 2026 Webinars by Industry   Watch our vertical-specific on-demand webinars, and dive deeper into each industry's top themes for 2026. Celent clients can access in-depth reports for each industry.  Banking & Payments   Uncover what the shift from experimentation to execution really means for AI, ecosystems, and payments. Watch the webinar to learn how this shift is impacting the industry.   Read the Corporate Banking report >   Read the Retail Banking report > Capital Markets   Discover how firms are balancing innovation, efficiency, and stability in a volatile environment. Watch the webinar and explore the tech strategies that will define competitive advantage in the year ahead.   Read the Capital Markets / Buy Side report > Life Insurance   Discover the realities of scaling AI across underwriting, personalization, and core systems. Watch the webinar and learn how carriers are preparing for the next era of life insurance.   Read the Life Insurance report > P&C Insurance   Uncover what it takes to move toward an AI-powered enterprise and beyond pilots and proofs of concept.  Watch the webinar and learn the quick wins and long-term investments shaping 2026.   Read the P&C Insurance report > Risk & Compliance   Learn how AI, regulation, and digital assets are forcing a rethink of oversight and resilience. Watch the webinar and discover how risk leaders are strengthening resilience for 2026.   Read the Risk & Compliance report > Wealth Management   Discover what the next era of advice really demands from platforms, data, and advisor enablement. Watch the webinar and find out how firms are rethinking advice for the year ahead.   Read the Wealth Management report > What is a Previsory?  Part pre-view, part ad-visory, Celent's Previsory series provides a forward look at the technology trends reshaping financial services, helping institutions anticipate what’s coming next and turn insight into impact.   🎥 Explore the on-demand series and gain insights to help you prepare your 2026 strategy. Watch the On-Demand Webinar Series Today Nominations for The 2026 Model Awards Close Soon!   Celebrate excellence in financial services technology across six categories, including Model Bank, Model Buy Side, Model Insurer, Model Risk Manager, Model Sell Side, and Model Wealth Manager.   Have a project that shows what it means to get technology right? Submit your nomination by January 30, 2026.  Learn More Celent   We are the leading research and advisory firm focused on technology for financial institutions globally. Explore You are receiving this email because you are either a valued client of Celent, a GlobalData company, or have signed up via a partner web site.  View our Privacy Policy for further information on how we may use and process your personal data. Choose what emails you wish to receive by updating your Preferences.   GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom   Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy  |  Manage Preferences London