Banking Trends - Speednet

Banking trends 2025-2030

Meta-analysis for financial institutions

At the end of 2024, we started an extensive analysis of the banking sector across Europe, drawing from 127 reports and banks’ strategies. As a result, we created the report, which is a practical breakdown of the trends that will redefine banking.

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Piotr Grodzki CEO, Speednet

The Banking Trends 2025–2030 report is more than just a forecast – it’s a strategic tool grounded in facts, not assumptions. It reflects our belief that banking’s future must be built through collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decisions. By sharing these insights, we aim to empower both financial institutions and their technology partners to prepare for the decade ahead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

What’s inside the report?

ACT — 9 megatrends

This section breaks down the most urgent shifts already transforming the financial services industry. Based on strategic insights from European banks and fintech, we identified 9 key trends defining banking “here and now.” Each trend is presented with challenges, predictions, market data, and case examples.
ANALYSE — 19 real-world implementations

A collection of the most compelling case studies from global players. This section shows how banks, fintech companies, and payment providers are responding to changing consumer expectations. You’ll find real impact data – like Commonwealth Bank of Australia reducing fraud losses by 50% using AI.
WATCH — 4 ‘moonshot’ trends

A look into the future of banking innovation. This long-view section introduces transformative concepts like DABs, quantum computing, and digital twins for financial simulation. It includes projected market values, early adopters, and the competitive risks of being unprepared.