FIS Ranked #1 in Core Banking Modernization for Second Straight Year

Everest Group's Top 50 Core Banking Technology Providers report highlights FIS's leadership in guiding banks through critical technology transitions.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:06pm

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For the second consecutive year, FIS, a global financial technology company, has been ranked #1 by Everest Group among the world's top 50 core banking technology providers. The recognition affirms FIS's position as the partner financial institutions trust to navigate one of the most consequential technology transitions in the industry's history, as banks face mounting pressure to modernize their core systems.

Why it matters

The core banking systems that safeguard deposits, accounts, and balances are at the heart of every banking relationship. Everest Group's report highlights that modernizing these critical systems is a top priority for banks, with trends like modular architectures, AI-led automation, and composable, cloud-native platforms reshaping the transformation journey. FIS's back-to-back #1 ranking reflects its ability to guide institutions through this transition, across every layer of the money lifecycle.

The details

Beyond the top overall ranking, FIS was recognized among core banking technology providers making agentic AI investments, a distinction that reflects the company's active work to embed AI as a strategic accelerant across its banking platforms. FIS also received regional Spotlight recognition in North America and the Middle East and Africa and was acknowledged among providers serving credit unions.

  • FIS has been ranked #1 by Everest Group for the second consecutive year in 2026.

The players

FIS

A global financial technology company that provides solutions to financial institutions and businesses. FIS unlocks financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle, helping its clients confidently run, grow, and protect their businesses.

Everest Group

An independent research and consulting firm that publishes the annual Top 50 Core Banking Technology Providers report, a leading industry benchmark.

Peter Boyer

SVP, Head of Global Banking at FIS.

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What they’re saying

“Being ranked #1 for the second consecutive year reflects what our clients are experiencing every day. Banks are in the midst of one of the most consequential modernization cycles in a generation - one that demands a partner with the scale, technology, and deep expertise to deliver real outcomes. That's the standard we hold ourselves to, and this recognition affirms we're meeting it.”

— Peter Boyer, SVP, Head of Global Banking, FIS

What’s next

FIS will continue to invest in its core banking platforms and AI-powered solutions to help financial institutions navigate the critical technology transitions in the industry.

The takeaway

FIS's back-to-back #1 ranking in the Everest Group's Top 50 Core Banking Technology Providers report underscores its leadership in guiding banks through the modernization of their core systems, a pivotal transformation that is reshaping the future of the financial industry.