: The industry supports over 2.5 million jobs across the UK, with 1.1 million specifically in financial services.
: Challenger banks like Monzo (which reported its first annual profit in 2024) and Revolut have transitioned from secondary "travel cards" to primary banking providers for over 20% of new account openers. finance uk
: Moving beyond chatbots, 2026 marks the rise of autonomous systems that manage cash flows and debt automatically. Over 80% of enterprise applications are expected to integrate AI "co-pilots". : The industry supports over 2