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AI integration takes center stage at Dreamforce 2025 as industries adopt new enterprise models

At Dreamforce 2025, industry leaders discussed how artificial intelligence, data integration, and human collaboration are changing business operations across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, energy, and financial services.

Top challenges facing global banks include regulation pressure and competition from non-bank lenders

Banks are facing increasing challenges as the financial sector evolves, according to recent discussions with senior leaders from 32 global banks.

Moody's research shows rising adoption of agentic AI in risk management

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape risk and compliance functions in organizations, according to new research from Moody’s. The study, which surveyed 600 global risk and compliance professionals, examined the current level...

AI adoption grows but implementation gaps remain for risk professionals

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the risk and compliance sector, according to insights shared during a recent webinar titled "Mind the gap: AI’s big leap in risk and compliance."

Banks urged to embrace technology in serving small businesses

Small businesses play a key role in local economies by creating jobs and driving innovation.

European regulators announce changes to bank reporting frameworks effective late 2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) have announced updates to their supervisory reporting frameworks for banks, aiming to improve reporting processes, enhance oversight of resolution planning, update technical...

Regulatory demands intensify for U.S. banks nearing $100 billion asset mark

As U.S. banks approach the $100 billion asset threshold, they encounter a much stricter regulatory landscape shaped by recent financial disruptions and evolving federal oversight.

Global regulators set new standards for managing AI model risk in finance

The financial services industry is experiencing significant changes as advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models become integral to key operations such as credit underwriting and fraud detection.

FCA outlines governance framework for safe use of synthetic data in financial services

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a report outlining the governance requirements for using synthetic data in financial services.

Moody’s Analytics details strategy for integrating AI into customer intelligence operations

Moody’s Analytics has outlined its approach to using artificial intelligence (AI) for customer intelligence, focusing on turning everyday customer interactions into actionable knowledge that can drive business growth.

Moody's Analytics expands Agentic AI capabilities in Maxsight platform for Q4 2025

As the fourth quarter of 2025 begins, Moody’s Analytics is advancing its Maxsight unified risk platform by integrating Agentic AI into key compliance and risk management workflows.

How generative AI is changing lending practices for APAC banks

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly shaping the future of lending in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) banking sector, according to insights from Yi Chen, Managing Director for the APAC-Middle East region at Moody's Banking.

UK regulators propose streamlining bank reporting requirements under post-Brexit reforms

UK regulators have announced a series of proposals aimed at reducing the regulatory reporting burden on banks.

Moody's Analytics projects $41 trillion global cost from climate-related physical risks by 2050

Moody’s Analytics has released a new analysis estimating that by 2050, the global economic impact of physical risks related to climate change could reach $41.4 trillion, representing a 14.5% reduction in global gross domestic product (GDP).

Moody's Analytics offers new spatial data tool for assessing physical climate risks

Moody’s Analytics has introduced its Spatial Areas datasets to help organizations manage the growing challenges of physical risk.

Balance sheet discipline seen as driver of bank competitiveness and strategic growth

Balance sheet management is increasingly viewed by banks as a key factor for growth rather than just a compliance task.

Moody's Analytics details approach to help executives manage climate-related physical risks

Moody’s Analytics has highlighted the growing need for detailed physical risk modeling as organizations face increasing regulatory demands and heightened investor expectations.

Hurricane modeling seen as vital for business planning amid rising climate risks

As the frequency and intensity of hurricanes increase due to climate change, businesses worldwide are being urged to reassess their approach to risk management.

Moody's highlights growing financial impact of heat stress in Europe

As Europe experiences record-breaking heat waves, the financial impacts of rising temperatures are becoming increasingly evident.

European heatwave poses significant economic challenges

Extreme temperatures have been affecting Europe since mid-June, leading to significant economic and human impacts.