DIGITAL MATURITY REPORT 2023 / INDUSTRY FOCUS

Banking

The transformative challenges and opportunities faced by the banking sector amidst the rise of fintech startups, stringent regulations, market volatility, and competition. In this rapidly changing financial landscape, digital transformation has become essential for traditional banks to survive. Banks are urged to embrace constant innovation, moving forward with robust digital strategies to remain competitive. Those willing to invest in this transformation can lead the future of banking, characterized by superior service and groundbreaking innovation.

Figure 1: Digital Maturity Index (DMI) Study Results:
Banking Industry Score, Averages, Leaders, and Laggards

Digital Maturity Index of Banking Industry

The Digital Maturity Index (DMI) reveals key trends in the banking sector: lagging banks are catching up, closing the digital gap with industry leaders, as shown by their improving DMI scores. Yet, top banks face stagnation, indicating a risk of complacency that could undermine their innovation lead. The data also highlights the importance of investing in human and innovative capacities to sustain growth and enhance digital maturity. These insights suggest a shifting competitive landscape, urging banks to focus on both technological and human elements to maintain or improve their DMI standings.

Assessing Banking Industry's Vitality

The Digital Maturity Report 2023 highlights the importance of digital vitality in banking, showing how laggards need to speed up innovation to match market leaders, who must continuously evolve to stay ahead. The report also points out a widespread shortfall in analytics, emphasizing the need for banks to improve their data and AI capabilities. Enhancing digital vitality involves balancing enduring digital practices with agile adoption of new technologies and a strong focus on advanced analytics, which is crucial for banks to maintain competitiveness and adaptability in the digital landscape.

Figure 2: Digital Vitality Map: Banking Focus

A Comprehensive Analysis of Digital Maturity in Banking Industry 

Download the report for strategic insights into mastering digital transformation. It provides key information on increasing digital speed, undergoing thorough transformation, and using a strict framework for tracking progress. It helps leaders make decisions that meet customer expectations and stay ahead of fintech rivals. Highlighting the need for quick adaptation and innovation, the report serves as a guide for success in the digital age. It gives banking executives the knowledge and tools to advance their institutions, ensuring they lead in the changing digital finance landscape.

Digital Maturity Report: A Comprehensive Analysis Across Industries and Countries

Discover the pulse of digital transformation with our 2023 Digital Maturity Report, leveraging 403 unique measurements across more than 10 industries and 20 countries to reveal critical trends and opportunities. Elevate your strategic vision—download the report for actionable insights.

Beyond Benchmarks — Elevate Your Understanding of Banking Industry

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