What can mid-sized players do to avoid being acquired? Build niche capabilities? Look at selective investments in AI? Or perhaps explore partnerships?

• With the likelihood ofincreased consolidation in the industry, how will companies navigate greater cross-border activity to thrive or survive?

• What can mid-sized players do to avoid being acquired? Build niche
capabilities? Look at selective investments in AI? Or perhaps explore partnerships?

• As operational barriers to entry give way, how will institutions plan for regulatory changes aimed at maintaining a level playing field, enabling competition