Global Scans · Financial Services · Weekly Summary

• [New] If executed well, Neo Banks could become a cornerstone of Nepal's financial modernization-offering affordable, fast, and accessible services to millions. NEPSE Trading
• [New] The New York State Department of Financial Services has set the 2026 Paid Family Leave contribution rate at 0.432% of weekly wages, an 11.3% increase from 2025. Precision Benefits Group
• [New] As financial services continue to evolve - with more banking-as-a-service models, API-driven fintech integrations, cloud-native infrastructures, and global vendor ecosystems - institutions that master third-party risk management will build more resilient, trustworthy, and sustainable businesses. FinExtra
• [New] Financial services firms will be providing new, easily navigable ways for people to find the right UK investment for them. Osborne Clarke
• [New] Cancer Council welcomes the governments $7.9 billion expansion of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, which will reduce the financial burden of cancer and improve access to health services for all Australians. Mirage News
• [New] By industry vertical, banking, financial services, and insurance captured a 34.82% revenue share in 2024, while the healthcare and life sciences sector is projected to advance at an 8.14% CAGR through 2030. / Canada Mordor Intelligence
• [New] Banking, financial services, and insurance entities in India prioritise cyber vulnerabilities, while manufacturing and construction firms emphasise supply chain continuity. Insurance Business
• [New] The UK is taking decisive action to ensure its financial services sector leads in supporting the global transition to net zero, capturing a major share of the $7.5 trillion annual global investment opportunity through 2030 and creating opportunities for firms and communities across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] Looking ahead, Trust Money will play an even more significant role in shaping the future of digital financial services in Bangladesh. The Business Standard
• [New] BNP Paribas Cardif will participate through the insurance arm of BNP Paribas, Xiaomi through a technology affiliate registered in Sichuan province, and Volkswagen through its financial services affiliate in China. Insurance Business
• [New] In 2026, the financial services sector will find that it needs to change the way it utilises AI. FinExtra
• [New] Over the past decade, China's healthcare reforms have provided equitable access to basic medical services for all citizens, along with reasonable quality assurance and financial risk protection. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Organizations in regulated industries financial services, healthcare, defence, critical infrastructure should assume mandatory compliance timelines will emerge by 2027-2028. Medium
• [New] The anticipated dip in 2026 was likely to be temporary and followed by improvement in growth levels across most UK financial services in 2027 and 2028. The Guardian
• [New] A dip in 2026 is likely to be temporary, and as uncertainty recedes, growth levels across most of the UK financial services sectors will improve over 2027 and 2028. EY
• [New] A year-in-advance report from Singapore-based financial information service Trust Finance suggests a shift in the way AI is being deployed in financial services that will become apparent throughout the in 2026. Dwealth.news
• [New] The AI compliance environment in financial services is evolving fast, but while the EU moves full steam ahead with clear enforcement mandates, the U.S. landscape remains fragmented and unpredictable. AI & RegTech for Financial Services and Insurance Summi
• 2026 will be a year in which the global financial services industry moves from technological transformation to AI-driven automation en masse. Dwealth.news
• The exploration of a UK digital currency represents a great opportunity for innovation across the financial services sector. FinTech Scotland
• Financial services leads with $31.3 billion invested in AI and analytics in 2024, while healthcare analytics grows at 21.1% CAGR toward $167 billion by 2030. Integrate.io
• Canada's 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks provides unprecedented insight into the sophisticated threat landscape confronting financial services organizations. ComplyFactor
• Between 2024 and 2029, the RegTech industry is expected to more than double in size, highlighting its critical role in financial services and beyond. CoinLaw

Last updated: 08 December 2025