Our Story

Established in 1991, UK-headquartered International Banking Systems (IBS) Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology (traditional and new-age) research, advisory, and media firm, with global coverage, and a 360° portfolio of intelligence offerings.

For over 30 years, IBSi’s expert teams have delivered independent, in-depth, actionable insights, with a laser focus on everything from Financial Technology, to the global banking, consulting, technology, and institutional investor world.

As an Analyst firm, we take pride in covering 2,000+ FinTech vendors in-depth globally – the largest by any global research firm in this space. IBSi’s iconic annual Sales League Table has been the industry-acknowledged barometer of global Financial Technology vendor performance for 20+ years, covering 100+ leading technology participants from 150+ countries across 20 system types. Every year.

Our FinTech Lab in Dubai brings banks and global technology vendors together with a common goal of fostering collaboration and innovation within the GCC region.

IBSi’s group company, Cedar, is a 35-year-old global management consulting firm with deep expertise in formulating & executing a business strategies for financial services clients worldwide, with a significant focus on leading their technology and digital transformation.