2025 Trends in Banking: The AI Maturity Pivot

Join industry experts Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures and co-author of The Metaverse Economy and Beyond Good, and Julie Muckleroy, Global Banking Strategist at SAS as they explore the critical crossroads of AI in banking for 2025.

This podcast delves into how banks are shifting from AI hype to strategic implementation, focusing on building foundational elements like data governance and trust. The conversation examines how mature approaches to AI can align investment with board priorities, select strategic use cases, and ultimately deliver meaningful return on investment while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Key Insights:

- How banks can align AI strategies with business priorities

- Potential benefits and risks of AI technology

- Innovative applications supporting small businesses, fraud prevention, and customer experience

- Social good opportunities in AI development

Dive into the future of banking technology with this must-listen podcast episode.

Relevant Links:

2025 Trends in Global Banking | SAS

 

Speakers' Bio

Theodora Lau, Founder, Unconventional Ventures

Theodora Lau is the founder of Unconventional Ventures, a public speaker, and an advisor. She is the co-author of The Metaverse Economy (2023) and Beyond Good (2021), and host of One Vision, a podcast on fintech and innovation. Her monthly column on FinTech Futures explores the intersection of financial services, tech, and humanity. She is named one of American Banker's Most Influential Women in FinTech in 2023. She is also a regular contributor and commentator for top industry events and publications, including BBC News, Finovate, American Banker, and Journal of Digital Banking.

Julie Muckleroy, Global Banking Strategist, SAS

With a background in marketing leadership roles at SaaS organizations and large US banks like Bank of America and We