Why AI Projects Stall in Banks
Artificial intelligence is now a strategic priority across banking. Institutions are investing heavily in AI, generative AI and advanced analytics, expecting improvements in efficiency, risk management and growth. Yet a consistent pattern persists: many AI initiatives...
AI in Lending: Hype vs Value
Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to expectation across lending. Every bank now claims an AI strategy, yet executives continue to ask a fundamental question: where is the real value? The reality is nuanced. AI, generative AI and agentic AI are...
Strategy, Governance and Future Scenarios for AI‑Enabled Lending in CEE, SEE & Baltics
The stakes for AI and digital lending have never been higher for banks operating across Central and Eastern Europe, South‑Eastern Europe and the Baltic states. Stage 2 exposures are elevated and concentrated in commercial real estate and SME portfolios, credit demand...
Speed Matters: Accelerating Time to Credit Decision in CEE, SEE & Baltics
Borrowers increasingly judge lenders by the speed and clarity of their credit journeys. In the age of instant payments and seamless e‑commerce, a loan process that still requires multiple visits, repeated document submissions or long silent pauses feels archaic. Yet...






