Things we’re reading today include … Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases DBS to Hire Over 500 Young Local Talent as AI Reshapes Banking Citadel CEO was anti-AI, now he says AI is real and he is depressed Why NatWest is Placing a £20bn Bet on Digital-Led Growth UK banks…

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