Artificial intelligence

We want safe and responsible adoption of AI in UK financial markets. Find out how we can support your idea or firm.

Our vision for AI

‘To give firms confidence to invest in AI in a way that drives growth and delivers positive outcomes for consumers and markets while offering insights to design and deploy responsible AI.’

Jessica Rusu, chief data, information and intelligence officer, FCA

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Collaborate with us through our AI Lab

Develop, test or experiment with your AI solutions for financial services in a safe environment.

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Our approach to AI

Check how our frameworks apply to your firm's use of AI.

Check how our rules apply to AI
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AI Live Testing

We're launching a safe place for firms to test AI systems in real-world conditions, with appropriate regulatory support and oversight.

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Working with you on AI

Key milestones as we collaborate with you to understand how UK financial markets are changing with AI.

1

Pre 2024

We carry out research on AI in UK financial services.

2

2024

Our AI Lab launches and we publish our approach to AI.

3

January 2025

We host AI Lab showcase events and testing with partners.

4

May 2025

AI Consortium, Live Testing and Supercharged Sandbox launch.

5

Coming soon

We'll continue to build and deliver our AI Lab.

Our AI research

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Latest AI speeches

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AI in financial services

Trends and insights on how you are adapting to AI in your work.

75% firms have already adopted some form of AI.

75% firms have already adopted some form of AI.

84% of firms have an individual accountable for their AI approach.

84% of firms have an individual accountable for their AI approach.

Over 200 firms helped by our AI testing and machine learning services.

Over 200 firms helped by our AI testing and machine learning services.

Cybersecurity is the biggest perceived risk among firms.

Cybersecurity is the biggest perceived risk among firms.

How will AI change financial services over the next 5 years?

400 industry experts and stakeholders came together to map out the benefits and risks of AI.

Explore highlights from our AI sprint