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The global banking sector delivered strong results in recent years. Between 2019 and 2024 the industry intermediated more than 122 trillion dollars and generated 1.2 trillion dollars in net income in 2024. Yet valuations still lag other industries by almost seventy percent. The reason is clear. The environment that supported easy growth is fading and the traditional scale driven model is losing effectiveness. Source: McKinsey Global Banking Annual Review 2025 Banks now need a shift toward precision. According to McKinsey this means focusing on targeted technology investments, personalised customer engagement, smarter capital use and selective acquisitions. Success depends on accuracy and agility rather than size. Why precision matters now The long period of high liquidity and favourable rates is ending. Growth is slowing and competition from fintech platforms continues to rise. Customer expectations also change quickly. In this environment size alone does not create value. Banks need to operate with sharper insight, faster decision making and efficient digital processes. How Qube supports precision banking At Qube we focus on helping financial institutions build efficient and resilient financial infrastructure. Our solutions match the shift toward precision. PRI Inside gives full transparency into working capital and cash flow so banks can allocate liquidity where it creates impact. PRI Credisoft automates credit and collections. This reduces days sales outstanding and strengthens margin performance. PRI Supply Chain supports supplier payments without affecting cash flow which improves flexibility and strengthens value chains. These tools help banks modernise workflows reduce operational friction and act with more precision across every financial function. Moving toward the future McKinsey highlights five priorities for banks. Build deeper customer insight, make operations digital first, scale AI across the organisation, manage capital with discipline and simplify the technology landscape. Banks that move in this direction gain better return on equity and stronger resilience. Precision is not a trend. It is the new foundation for sustainable growth in banking. Read the full McKinsey report here: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/global-banking-annual-review Learn how Qube enables precision driven finance at: www.qubefinancing.com

Precision in banking: the next growth frontier