On the 2026 board agenda: Banking & capital markets perspectives
Five issues for bank company directors to consider on their board agendas for 2026.
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Drawing on insights from our conversations with directors and business leaders, and incorporating specific considerations for the financial services sector, we highlight five items to keep in mind as boards consider and carry out their 2026 agendas:
- Reassess the board’s engagement in strategy
- Understand the company’s AI strategy, including the related risks and opportunities
- Consider the adequacy of the company’s data governance framework and processes
- Assess whether the company’s cybersecurity governance framework and processes are keeping pace
- Revisit board and committee responsibilities.
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Peter Torrente
US Sector Leader, Banking & Capital Markets, KPMG US
Christopher Seaman
Partner, Audit , KPMG LLP
Karen Silverman
Partner, Audit, KPMG LLP
Peter Torrente
US Sector Leader, Banking & Capital Markets, KPMG US
Christopher Seaman
Partner, Audit , KPMG LLP
Karen Silverman
Partner, Audit, KPMG LLP