AI impact: Future of compliance balances on a knife edge

Financial services compliance officers face mounting challenges

clock • 4 min read

Roman Eloshvili, ComplyControl founder, considers the future of compliance in the wake of artificial intelligence (AI) developments.

Year by year, the hype around AI technology only continues to grow, along with discussions about its healthy implementation and safety. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, the fact remains — just in the EU alone, over a third of businesses already have AI implemented in their operations . And this figure will only grow. One of the most significant sectors utilizing AI is banking and financial advice. In fact, 49% of IFAs think that AI presents a big opportunity for their business. And one particular aspect here is compliance, which involves numerous routine, time-consuming, and m...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Technology

AI in financial advice starts with data that's fit for purpose

AI in financial advice starts with data that's fit for purpose

'The firms that benefit most from AI will be those that fix their foundations first'

Luke Miles
clock 26 March 2026 • 4 min read
Adventures in AI: Where next for AI in advice?

Adventures in AI: Where next for AI in advice?

Part three in the series...

Mike Morrow
clock 25 March 2026 • 4 min read
Can small advice firms still compete in a tech-driven market?

Can small advice firms still compete in a tech-driven market?

When AI is finally cracked in the context of financial advice, the competitive advantages will be enormous. The question is whether the economics of the technology market will let smaller firms share in them, writes Max Anderson

Max Anderson
clock 25 March 2026 • 3 min read