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2025 US Banking CEO Outlook

Bank CEOs bet big on AI and cybersecurity.

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2025 US Banking CEO Outlook

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US bank CEOs are optimistic about growth over the next 1-3 years, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Their strategies focus on two key priorities:

  • Cybersecurity: A top concern, with leaders making significant investments to strengthen digital defenses.
  • AI: Most CEOs are increasing their AI budgets, driving major changes in workforce and operations.

Success in the year ahead will depend on balancing aggressive growth with robust cyber protection and smart AI integration.

Read the full report to see how industry leaders are preparing for the future.

Key Strategies to explore

Economic and growth outlook

Economic and growth outlook

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Technology and AI

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Workforce transformation

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Leadership under pressure

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2025 US Banking CEO Outlook

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Peter Torrente
US Sector Leader, Banking & Capital Markets, KPMG US

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