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Agentic AI is beginning to reshape how banks run frontline relationship management, according to recent research from McKinsey, with early adopters reporting measurable gains in productivity, revenue per relationship manager, and cost efficiency. Unlike earlier AI tools focused on analytics or content generation, agentic systems are designed to take action—prioritizing prospects, coordinating outreach, preparing client meetings, and managing routine follow-up with limited human input...

IDEX Corporation has appointed Sean M. Gillen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 5, 2026. He succeeds Akhil Mahendra, who will return to his role as Vice President of Corporate Development after serving as interim CFO since May 2025. Gillen brings broad experience in financial performance, portfolio management, operational efficiency, and strategic growth across global industrial and manufacturing companies...

Capgemini has developed an agentic artificial intelligence–based career assistant to help young people identify green learning opportunities and connect with sustainable careers, building on its partnership with UNICEF. The tool, first deployed in Brazil, delivers personalized career guidance through a multi-agent AI system that operates around the clock, including in vulnerable and climate-affected regions...

GitLab has appointed Jessica Ross as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2026. She succeeds interim CFO James Shen, who will return to his role as Vice President of Finance. Ross will oversee GitLab’s global finance, accounting, and investor relations functions. Bill Staples, GitLab Chief Executive Officer, stated, “She brings extensive public company experience and a proven track record leading finance, strategy, and operational excellence at some of the world's most respected technology companies...

The Bank of England (BoE) has launched the first-ever stress test of the $16 trillion private equity and private credit sectors to examine how these industries would respond to a major financial shock. The system-wide exploratory exercise will focus on the broader impact on the UK economy rather than individual firms and is scheduled to produce a final report in early 2027...

The M&A landscape is sending mixed signals as 2025 closes, with deal value surging while overall activity remains largely unchanged. The third quarter recorded $598 billion in U.S.-announced deal value, the highest in nearly four years, supported by a resurgence of megadeals and stronger equity markets. Private equity buyers and corporate acquirers contributed meaningfully to this rebound, and survey data for 2026 shows continued optimism, with most respondents expecting both deal count and deal value to rise...

Klarna has launched its AI for Climate Resilience Program, selecting six projects from more than 1,200 global proposals to support communities facing climate-related risks. The initiative focuses on practical uses of artificial intelligence to strengthen climate adaptation, including tools for water security, disaster preparedness, public health, and agriculture in regions most affected by environmental change...

The European Central Bank (ECB) warns that the risk of major economic, financial market, and banking system shocks has reached an unprecedented high. It attributes this heightened vulnerability to geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, climate and nature-related crises, demographic pressures, and rapid technological change. According to the ECB, these forces are increasing structural fragilities and making disruptions more likely...

Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Anthony DiSilvestro as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He will report to CEO Tim Cofer and oversee both Finance and Technology. DiSilvestro brings more than four decades of experience, including senior roles at Mattel and Campbell Soup Company. His background spans cost-structure transformation, major transactions, and organizational modernization—skills that KDP highlighted as central to its upcoming integration of JDE Peet’s and broader operational plans...

Citi has named Gonzalo Luchetti as its next Chief Financial Officer, with the transition scheduled for early March 2026 following the filing of year-end results. Luchetti, who currently leads U.S. Personal Banking, has been with Citi since 2006 in roles across finance, strategy, and global consumer businesses. Under his leadership, the U.S. personal banking unit delivered sustained operating leverage and higher returns through card modernization, branch network updates, and strengthened controls...