Stocks in the foreign banking industry have surged 22.9%, outperforming the S&P 500's 9.5% gain. HSBC, Barclays, and NatWest are notable players, each implementing restructuring and efficiency initiatives to enhance profitability, with shares rising significantly over the past six months. HSBC aims for $1.5 billion in annual savings by 2026, while Barclays targets £2 billion in gross efficiency savings by 2026. NatWest is focusing on fintech growth and expects a return on tangible equity exceeding 15% by 2027.