Organisations that focus solely on control without understanding real world operating context risk creating a shadow IT landscape of workarounds, ironically defeating the very purpose of standardisation.

Three months into my role as Chief Strategy Officer at CMBYND, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with decision-makers across banking, insurance, and asset management, leaders tasked with transforming how their institutions operate, deliver, and grow. One thing is clear: the ambition is there. Institutions are looking to transform how they operate and deliver value, with artificial intelligence emerging as one of the most promising enablers . Whether it’s accelerating insight