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Financial Services CEOs double down on AI, resilience and growth in 2026

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Financial services leaders across Africa are heading into 2026 with a markedly different tone, one of confidence, ambition and accelerated reinvention. According to the KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook, chief executives in banking, capital markets and insurance are doubling down on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity resilience, ESG compliance and strategic growth,  even as geopolitical volatility and regulatory complexity persist. Derek Vice, Head of Insurance at KPMG explains.
17 Feb English South Africa Technology · Business

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