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06 OCTOBER 2026

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2026 Evident AI Index | Banks: Key Findings Report

Explore the key findings from the 2026 Evident AI Index for Banks report. Dive into the performance profiles of leading banks, and discover where the technology is starting to unlock value.

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02 JUNE 2026

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2026 Evident AI Index | Banks - MEA: Key Findings Report

Explore the 2026 Evident AI Index for Banks - MEA ranking and dive deeper into the performance profiles of the region's most AI-first banks, the challenges they face, and the trends to watch.

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06 October 2026

2026 Evident AI Index | Banks: Key Findings Report

Explore the key findings from the 2026 Evident AI Index for Banks report. Dive into the performance profiles of leading banks, and discover where the technology is starting to unlock value.

01 October 2026

Why insurers are betting early on LLM distribution

Insurance has long been sold through a mix of channels, whether brokers, agents, comparison sites, or direct from insurers and MGAs. In 2026, a new channel is emerging: LLMs.

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2026 Evident AI Index for Banks - LATAM Key Findings Report

The Key Findings Report offers a definitive view of the state of AI for banks in Latin America based on the Evident AI Index rankings. Dive deeper into the performance profiles of the region's most AI-first banks, the challenges they face, and the trends to watch.

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AI Use Case Trends in Banking | Q2 2026

Bank AI announcements hit a new record this quarter, as banks move beyond retail into commercial and wealth. A growing group of banks are reporting group-wide AI value. And the vendor landscape continues to fragment. Here's what happened in banking AI in Q2 2026.

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AI Use Case Trends in Insurance | Q2 2026

Insurance AI use case disclosures are back to 2025 highs, with 37 new use cases from the 30 insurers tracked in the Evident AI Index for Insurance in Q2 2026 alone, spanning nearly every corner of the value chain.

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State of AI Research in Insurance 2026

Insurers’ AI research capability is increasing, yet the gap between leaders and laggards is widening. Read the key findings from the 2026 Insurance AI Research Trends report.

2026 Evident AI Index for Insurance Key Findings Report

Explore the 2026 Evident AI Index for Insurance ranking and dive deeper into the performance profiles of leading insurers, where the technology is starting to unlock value and where insurers should focus next.

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2026 Evident AI Index for Banks - MEA Key Findings Report

Explore the 2026 Evident AI Index for Banks - MEA ranking and dive deeper into the performance profiles of the region's most AI-first banks, the challenges they face, and the trends to watch.

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AI Use Case Trends in Insurance | Q1 2026

AI is concentrating around the core insurance value chain, with agentic AI finding its footing in Claims and Underwriting. But measurable financial returns remain limited: AI adoption is still largely a productivity story.

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AI Research Trends in Banking | May 2026

The Evident AI Research Tracker is a database of 1,000+ AI research papers from the world's leading financial institutions. Explore the key findings from the May 2026 AI Research Trends in Banking report.

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AI Use Case Trends in Banking | Q1 2026

Agentic AI hit a record 31% of new use cases. The vendor landscape reshuffled – with Anthropic leading the pack. AI ROI reporting matured. Here's what happened in banking AI in Q1 2026.

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AI Venture Trends in Insurance | March 2026

The Evident AI Venture Tracker provides a comprehensive view of insurers’ venture activity across AI and adjacent technologies. Explore the key findings from the March 2026 Venture Trends in Insurance Report.

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25 February 2026

2026 Payments Key Findings Report

Explore the 2026 Evident AI Index | Payments rankings and the methodology driving the world's most in-depth benchmark of AI maturity in payments.

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19 February 2026

AI Venture Trends in Banking | February 2026

The Evident AI Venture Tracker provides a comprehensive view of banks’ venture activity across AI and adjacent technologies. Explore the key findings from the February 2026 Venture Trends in Banking Report.

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05 February 2026

AI Use Case Trends in Insurance | Q4 2025

Each quarter, we publish the most up-to-date analysis of AI deployment across the global insurance sector. Explore the key findings from the Q4 2025 AI Use Case Trends in Insurance Report.

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05 February 2026

AI Use Case Trends in Banking | Q4 2025

The Use Case Tracker captures every publicly announced Artificial Intelligence (AI) use case across the world’s largest banks and insurers. Each quarter, we publish the most up-to-date analysis of AI deployment across the global banking sector. Explore the key findings from the Q4 2025 AI Use Case Trends in Banking Report.

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18 November 2025

Evident AI Patent Tracker | Insurance Insights

The latest insights for insurance firms from the Evident AI Patent Tracker, offering an unparalleled window into how the 30 insurance firms covered by the AI Index are ramping up AI patenting activity to accelerate next generation AI deployment.

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18 November 2025

Evident AI Patent Tracker | Banking Insights

The latest insights for banks from the Evident AI Patent Tracker, offering an unparalleled window into how the 50 banks covered by the AI Index are ramping up AI patenting activity to accelerate next generation AI deployment.

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08 October 2025

2025 Evident AI Index | Banking: Key Findings Report

An updated view of the state of AI talent capability within banking, examining what has changed in terms of the size, growth, and composition of the enabling workforce.

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17 September 2025

The State of AI Research in Banking

The State of AI Research in Banking is a comprehensive analysis of how banks are investing in AI research, where they are focusing their investment, and the impacts of this research.

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2025 Outcomes Report

The Evident AI Outcomes Report is a comprehensive analysis of how 50 major banks are generating value from generative and agentic AI deployment.

2025 Evident AI Index | Insurance: Key Findings Report

The Evident AI Insurance Index assesses the AI maturity of 30 of the world’s largest insurers across North America and Europe. Download the Key Findings Report to explore the latest sector-wide trends; profiles of leading insurers; and the emerging best practices by pillar.

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Evident Talent Report 2025

The 2025 edition of our Talent Report examines what banks are doing to attract and retain the brightest minds working in AI today, and develop and upskill the AI-first bank of tomorrow. We will explore the latest talent trends across the banking industry, identifying where and how the talent stack is changing to accelerate production and deployment of AI use cases at scale.

2025 Responsible AI Report

The proliferation of Generative AI tools has led to a growing awareness of the benefits and risks AI poses for the world. Banks face growing pressure to explain the approaches they are taking to ensure the equitable and fair deployment of AI in their business. This report explores the latest responsible and ethical AI activity across the banking sector, with an in-depth review of best practices leading banks are using to accelerate innovation while ensuring they deploy AI responsibly.

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