Santander CEO sees €1B AI boost to earnings targets

Banco Santander executive chair Ana Botin said AI will contribute more than €1B ($1.2B) to the bank's targets in coming years. The commitment signals growing confidence among major financial institutions in AI's ability to drive measurable bottom-line improvements. The projection joins similar AI-driven financial targets from JPMorgan, Nubank, and other global banks, reflecting the financial sector's rapid shift from AI experimentation to quantified ROI commitments.

View full digest for February 26, 2026