The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a direct call to the financial services industry to help shape the future of regulation as transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), fund tokenisation and crypto assets redefine UK capital markets.
Speaking last week (23 May) at the Association of Corporate Treasurers Annual Conference 2025, FCA director of market oversight Dominic Holland said the regulator is "committed" to embracing innovation while ensuring robust consumer protection and market integrity. "Our markets have long evolved alongside technology," Holland said. "We are committed to grasping the opportunities that new technologies bring. But we must manage the risks associated with that." Holland said that advancements in AI have the potential to "significantly reshape financial services", improving efficiency, reduci...
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