Santander International Banking Conference 2026 | Pablo Hernández de Cos

How are artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transforming the banking sector and the future of financial regulation? At the Santander International Banking Conference 2026, Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), shares his perspective on the profound transformation of the global banking system, accelerated by frontier technologies and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). These technological advances present significant opportunities to boost productivity, improve financial services and deliver better experiences for banking customers. However, they also introduce new risks and challenges for financial institutions, regulators and supervisors. During his speech, Hernández de Cos explores what these developments mean for the future of banking supervision and financial regulation, as the financial sector adapts to technological innovation and an increasingly complex risk environment. Discover the opportunities and challenges that AI, emerging technologies and digital transformation present for the future of the banking industry. 🌐 Explore the Santander International Banking Conference 2026 and watch more sessions: https://www.santander.com/en/press-ro... ▶️ Subscribe to Banco Santander's YouTube channel for more insights on banking, finance and the global economy:    / @santandergroup   0:00 The Economic Landscape of Artificial Intelligence 3:03 How AI is Reshaping Global Macro Conditions 7:08 Productivity Gains and Labor Market Shifts 10:32 Central Banking in an Era of Uncertainty 15:10 Financial Stability and the Risks of AI #PabloHernandezDeCos #ArtificialIntelligence #BancoSantander