Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the financial sector. This column introduces the seventh report in The Future of Banking series, which examines the fundamental transformations induced by AI and the policy challenges it raises. It focuses on three main themes: the use of AI in financial intermediation, central banking and

AI is reimagining manufacturing and automotive industries with predictive maintenance AI, AI-driven quality control, and AI in supply chain management. From autonomous vehicle AI to optimising production efficiency, AI is streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing precision. Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming industrial processes in the manufacturing and automotive sectors, driving efficiency, productivity, and

Artificial intelligence is playing a pivotal role across private and government institutions, enhancing productivity, optimizing decision-making processes, and driving efficiency with personalized recommendations. Over the last decade, AI has evolved from rule-based systems to more sophisticated learning models, with Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI reshaping how information is accessed,

Healthcare stands at a transformative crossroads. AI is transforming every layer of healthcare from back-office operations to front-line diagnostics with unmatched precision. However, long-term success depends on sustaining patient trust while responsibly deploying these powerful tools. Let’s analyse the current AI landscape, explaining as to why trust gaps persist, and

In a society of immediate gratification and excess choice in matters pertaining to finances, healthy financial habit-forming has never been more important. Although classic modes of financial education—seminars, books, individual counselling—exist, these offer limited consistency and customisation necessary for durable behaviour change. It is where the likes of micro-nudging and