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AI’s impact on UK retail financial services to come under FCA scrutiny

By Sofia Gerace ( January 27, 2026, 12:17 GMT | Insight) -- AI's impact on the UK's retail financial services is set for close scrutiny by the financial markets watchdog, which on Tuesday opened a review examining potential implications. The Financial Conduct Authority will look at how AI could evolve in the future, how developments could affect markets, firms and consumers, and how financial regulators may need to evolve to continue ensuring that retail financial markets work well.The impact of artificial intelligence on the UK's retail financial services is set for a close look by the financial markets watchdog, which on Tuesday opened a review examining the potential implications for consumers, markets, firms and regulators....

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