4 banking trends to watch in 2026

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• Banking trends in 2026 will build on the groundwork laid in 2025, focusing on regulation, mergers and acquisitions, and artificial intelligence. • The article does not provide specific details or implications for credit unions.

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Original Source Material

This year is poised to show how far the groundwork laid in 2025 can carry the banking space – with regard to regulation, mergers and acquisitions, artificial intelligence and more.