Agentic AI could upend the travel industry. Travel and hospitality organizations should explore how agentic can help catalyze AI’s transformative potential. Source: McKinsey Remapping travel with agentic AI

Midcap banks face challenges including an aging customer base and a heavy reliance on branches, but also opportunities to modernize, attract younger consumers, and build resilience. Source: McKinsey Banking on the next generation: A playbook for US midcap banks

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: H Rhymes | No. 250[…]

Burgeoning ESG metrics have led to a rethink. Could companies instead focus their particular capabilities to help tackle society’s biggest challenges? Source: McKinsey Beyond ESG: From checklists to capabilities

On September 15, Wharton announced the launch of the Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Master of Science in Quantitative Finance program, funded by the generosity of philanthropist Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, principal and co-founder of Jacobs Levy Equity Management. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton A Transformational Gift for Quantitative Finance at Wharton

So much opportunity created in so little time. Here’s how one leader captures fast AI innovation, democratization, and hyperpersonalization to create business value. Source: McKinsey How to lead through the AI disruption

A large and rapidly expanding population of older adults in developing countries demands urgent health ecosystem adaptations to meet the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases. Source: McKinsey Aging developing nations and the care gap for noncommunicable diseases

Senior lecturer in finance at the Wharton School discusses the potential inclusion of private equity and other alternatives in retirement savings plans.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Expanding Retirement Portfolios With Alternative Investment Options

Deploying agentic AI successfully isn’t easy. Here’s what we’re learning about how to get it right. Source: McKinsey One year of agentic AI: Six lessons from the people doing the work

McKinsey’s annual outlook on technology trends highlights what’s changed—and what’s changing—for business leaders when it comes to AI and other emerging technologies. Source: McKinsey Which tech trends are rising to the top of the business agenda?