Financial Horizons

As the financial services sector experiences rapid transformation - driven by digital innovation, regulatory change, and increasing demands for sustainability and ethical governance - senior legal advisers are at the forefront of navigating these complexities.

Our Financial Horizons thought leadership series provides in-depth analysis of the future financial services landscape, covering critical areas such as complex regulatory risk and change, artificial intelligence adoption, industry digitalisation and transactional trends.

Financial Horizons brings together expert insight and forward-thinking strategic guidance to help you navigate change, unlock growth opportunities, and prepare for what comes next.

Date published

30 April 2025

AI in Financial Services: Legal Playbook

AI adoption in financial services is accelerating, with 75% of firms now using AI-driven technologies. While this presents major opportunities, it also brings regulatory, operational, and ethical challenges. Financial institutions must navigate evolving compliance requirements, manage AI-specific risks, and ensure robust human oversight.

Governance and oversight

Discover how to effectively integrate AI into your governance frameworks, ensuring leadership accountability and alignment with industry regulations.

Regulatory landscape

Gain insights into the UK and EU’s evolving AI regulations and learn how to adapt your strategies to meet compliance requirements across regions.

Risk and resilience

Explore approaches to managing AI-related risks, monitor third-party providers, and ensure operational continuity against emerging threats.

Data and ethics

Understand how to maintain fairness and transparency in AI systems while ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and addressing ethical challenges.