A lot of challenges, unique growth opportunities and promising future trends and developments are surfacing in the financial sector: 

• Increasing importance of operational excellence: the financial sector is facing constant pressure to improve operational efficiency in order to reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. This challenge offers huge potential for project managers of market players in this sector.
• Growing focus on cyber governance: protecting customer data and financial transactions against cyber threats remains a top priority, taking into account the increasing complexity of cyber attacks. 
• The focus on regulatory compliance: with ongoing regulatory changes - such as AML-KYC and ESG - organisations in this industry need to make significant efforts to meet regulatory standards and avoid fines and reputational damage .
• The importance of Risk Management: effective risk management is crucial for protecting financial institutions from unexpected events and maintaining financial stability.