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If your product is not essential, it is invisible. Products that are not clearly tied to measurable outcomes struggle to earn customer adoption and sustained relevance. Effective product strategy connects vision to business objectives and real customer impact through continuous measurement and refinement. Read @Rasha F. Hamdan, CFA, FRM's latest article, 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, to strengthen your value driven product strategy ➡️ https://www.capco.com/intelligence/capco-intelligence/from-vision-to-value
A new era for energy and utilities is emerging faster than ever. Industry leader @Erika Schmitt shares Capco’s perspective on the key trends influencing the North American energy sector in 2026—and what leaders should be thinking about next. Watch the video, then dive into the full article to see all five trends in action: https://www.capco.com/intelligence/capco-intelligence/north-america-energy-top-five-trends-for-2026
@Capco’s Chicago office was proud to host an incredible #InternationalWomensDay event last week with more than 150 attendees focused on When AI Met Reality, a panel featuring senior women leaders who are building the foundations for trustworthy, enterprise-scale AI. As AI becomes embedded in the #financialservices and #energy industries, the conversation focused on what truly makes #AI work at scale: strong data foundations, clear governance, and decision accountability — all while balancing innovation with trust. The panel also highlighted the trailblazing women translating regulation, consumer expectations, and complexity into operating models that enable organizations to move forward with confidence. Thank you to our panelists: Brianna Elsass, Emily Rudolph and Nikita Mehta—and to Capco Partner @Laurie Winters for moderating an engaging discussion. Thanks also to @Owen Priestley, @Dee McDougal, @Alex Kisten, and @Janee Jenkins for organizing the event, and to the clients, partners and colleagues who joined us for such an engaging discussion. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #ResponsibleAI #FinancialServices #Energy
The firms that operationalize data and AI effectively will define the next phase of growth in financial services. In 𝟭𝟬 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, @Tiago Almeida, MSc, @Prashanth Sekar, and @Chris Probert examine the strategic priorities redefining scalable governance, enterprise data architecture, and measurable business impact. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 to assess how prepared your organization is for 2026: https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/10-imperatives-for-data-and-AI-in-2026
AI isn’t replacing mortgage teams; it’s helping them be more efficient. As banks and credit unions prepare for a projected rise in originations in 2026, technology is shifting the focus from cost-cutting to efficient scalable growth. In @National Mortgage News, Capco's @John Geertsema MBA explores how lenders are using AI to expand capacity and build on proven implementations already delivering results. With stronger integration and real-world momentum behind these tools, institutions are better positioned to scale without the boom-and-bust swings of past cycles. See how lenders are recalibrating their strategies and what it could signal for the broader market ahead: https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/how-ai-is-supporting-bank-mortgage-growth-plans
The energy landscape in North America is entering a phase of transition, and our experts anticipate flex-grids, rising data center demand, and prosumer participation to be among the forces shaping what’s next. Swipe through the carousel to explore the key energy trends for 2026, and head to the full article for deeper analysis 👉 https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/north-america-energy-top-five-trends-for-2026
As extended trading hours become more prevalent in US markets, firms are being pushed to reconsider how operating models support longer trading windows, tighter settlement cycles and multiple time zones. In this article, @Marc Biro, Managing Principal at Capco, shares his perspective on what this means for liquidity, risk management and market structure in 2026 👉 https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/us-capital-markets-top-five-trends-for-2026
Energy in North America is being reshaped by growing complexity across price, demand, and capacity, pushing the grid beyond static models toward real-time coordination. In this article, @Vikas Mukhi examines five key trends in 2026 that drive the shift to unified, flexible grids—and what they mean for affordability, reliability, and market design. Dive into the full article to see how these forces are redefining the grid’s future ➡️ https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/north-america-energy-top-five-trends-for-2026
Capital markets are entering a period of structural change as extended trading hours, digital assets, and AI agents reshape traditional operating models. In 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲, @Marc Biro and @Matt Rodgers explain why firms must move beyond pilot programs and invest in production-grade, always-on infrastructures that support tokenized assets, compressed settlement cycles, and controlled AI autonomy. They outline why success in 2026 will hinge on disciplined data governance, real-time situational awareness, and hybrid human-AI operating models that balance innovation with regulatory accountability. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 ➡️ https://www.tradersmagazine.com/flashback/us-capital-markets-top-5-trends-for-2026/#
