As the mid-2026 financial landscape grapples with unprecedented shifts in capital allocation and technological disruption, Connect Global Group, in partnership with SAP Fioneer, is proud to announce an exclusive executive roundtable: “Intelligent Credit: Driving Speed, Resilience, and Portfolio Strength”

The event will take place on May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the historic Saddler’s Hall in the heart of London.

Adapt or Cede the Market

By mid-2026, the traditional banking sector has reached a critical inflection point. The rapid ascent of technology-enabled market entrants and the massive expansion of Private Credit have fundamentally altered market share dynamics.

 For established banks, the pressure is no longer just about competition. It is about survival in a landscape defined by:

• Tightened Credit Standards: Navigating a high-scrutiny environment while maintaining growth.

• Legacy Inertia: Overcoming the "technical debt" of archaic architectures that slow down decisioning.

• The Experience Gap: Meeting corporate and SME demands for consumer-grade speed and transparency.

Reimagining the Lending Operating Model

This roundtable is designed as a peer-led, "end-user" dialogue specifically for commercial, SME, and corporate lending leaders. 

The session will move beyond theory to address how institutions are currently leveraging cloud-native lending platforms, real-time data orchestration, and Generative AI to build a more resilient credit lifecycle.

Key themes for the afternoon include:

• Intelligent Orchestration: Moving from manual processes to automated, high-governance workflows.

• Portfolio Resilience: Utilizing real-time insights to stay ahead of market volatility.

• Strategic Modernisation: Practical roadmaps for upgrading legacy systems without disrupting current operations.

"The window for incremental change has closed," says the event organizers. "To thrive in the 2026 credit market, banks must bridge the gap between risk governance and the speed of modern commerce. This roundtable is about the practical strategies that make that possible."

Registration of Interest

Due to the closed-door, high-level nature of this discussion, seats at Saddler’s Hall are strictly limited to senior banking executives. Financial IT readers are encouraged to register their interest immediately to secure a place in this vital industry conversation.

To register for the event, visit: https://www.connectglobalgroup.com/intelligent-credit