Banking & Capital Markets
Market Intelligence.
In an era of unprecedented disruption—from digital transformation to regulatory evolution—GIC provides the essential market intelligence that banks, asset managers, and capital markets firms need to navigate complexity, identify growth opportunities, and build sustainable competitive advantage.
Industry Focus
Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Payments & Transactions
Our Intelligence Services
Market Sizing, Competitive Benchmarking, Regulatory Impact Analysis, M&A Target Screening
Our Analyst Team
Former Bankers, Regulatory Experts, Fintech Specialists, Financial Modelers, Market Strategists
Intelligence Cadence
Annual Deep-Dive Reports, Quarterly Performance Updates, Real-Time Regulatory Alerts
Market Challenges &
Client Goals.
Client Goal
Banking & Capital Markets leaders partner with GIC to achieve mission-critical objectives:
- Navigate digital transformation while maintaining legacy system stability.
- Identify profitable growth vectors in a low-interest-rate environment.
- Build competitive advantage through technology adoption and innovation.
- Optimize capital allocation and risk-adjusted returns.
Market Challenge
The industry faces significant structural shifts and competitive pressures:
- Disruption from fintech challengers and big tech entering financial services.
- Increasing regulatory burden and compliance costs.
- Pressure on traditional revenue streams from low rates and fee compression.
- Need to modernize aging technology infrastructure while managing costs.
- Cybersecurity threats and data privacy concerns.
The GIC Blueprint for Precision.
Market Sizing & Forecasting
We provide comprehensive market sizing and 5-year forecasts for banking sub-segments, helping clients understand total addressable market and growth drivers.
Competitive Intelligence
Our detailed competitive analysis covers strategy, technology adoption, financial performance, and market positioning of banks and financial institutions globally.
Regulatory Impact Modeling
We analyze the potential impact of regulatory changes on business models, capital requirements, and profitability, helping clients prepare for compliance scenarios.
What's Inside Our
Intelligence Reports.
Each report is a complete strategic playbook, covering the entire banking and capital markets value chain.
Commercial Banking
Analysis of corporate lending, deposit dynamics, and branch transformation.
Investment Banking
Coverage of M&A advisory, capital markets, and debt/equity issuance.
Wealth Management
Intelligence on HNW/UHNW client segments, advisory models, and wealth tech.
Asset Management
Analysis of fund flows, product innovation, and fee pressure trends.
Payments & Cards
Market sizing for card networks, processors, and emerging payment methods.
Digital Banking
Mobile banking adoption, neobank competitive landscape, and digital transformation.
Regulatory & Compliance
Tracking Basel IV, Dodd-Frank updates, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
Fintech Partnerships
Analysis of bank-fintech collaborations, BaaS, and embedded finance.
Geographic Coverage
Regional banking analysis across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Financial Benchmarking
Peer comparison of key metrics including ROE, NIM, efficiency ratio, and CET1.
Underlying Data Sets (Excel)
Full access to our financial models, market data, and competitive benchmarks.
Actionable Strategic Recommendations
Clear guidance for C-suite executives and business unit leaders.
GIC Data Highlights: Banking & Capital Markets.
“Traditional banks are at an inflection point. Our analysis shows that banks investing in cloud-based core systems and API-first architectures are seeing 40% faster product launch times and 25% lower technology operating costs compared to peers on legacy mainframe systems.”
Lead Analyst, Banking Technology, GIC
Global fintech investment reached $320 billion in 2023, with banking-as-a-service platforms driving the fastest growth segment.
GIC Fintech Investment Tracker, Q4 2023
Neobanks have achieved 35% lower customer acquisition costs than traditional banks through digital-first distribution, but continue to struggle with profitability.
GIC Digital Banking Benchmark, Q3 2023
Banking & Capital Markets Segments We Cover.
Key Features of Our Intelligence.
Digital Transformation Benchmarking
Revenue Diversification Analysis
Regulatory Scenario Planning
M&A Target Screening
Customer Segmentation & Lifetime Value
Competitive Positioning
Navigate the Future of
Banking.
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