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Question 1 of 3: AI Governance

What is the primary purpose of implementing robust AI governance frameworks?

To reduce operational costs
To comply with basic regulations
To ensure ethical innovation, operational resilience and customer trust
To automate decision making

Where banking is headed

Real-world insights and strategies from leaders driving the next wave of innovation.

   

68% say new AI and blockchain regulations drive innovation

   

80% cite AI and blockchain as top disruptors of the next decade

   

Only 19% report strong ROI from GenAI 

   

43% list third-party data sharing as the top security concern

   

35% say AI-powered fraud detection is most effective – and most expensive 

Where banking is headed

Real-world insights and strategies from leaders driving the next wave of innovation.

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    68% say new AI and blockchain regulations drive innovation

  •    

    80% cite AI and blockchain as top disruptors of the next decade

  •    

    Only 19% report strong ROI from GenAI

  •    

    43% list third-party data sharing as the top security concern

  •    

    35% say AI-powered fraud detection is most effective – and most expensive

    What industry leaders are saying

       

    “Having a strong AI governance framework is not optional."

    Zechariah Akinpelu
    CISO, Unity Bank

       

    "We are in an arms race with fraudulent actors, and we hope to stay ahead."

    Thomas Wallace
    CRO, Revolut UK

       

    "Just because we can use the data doesn't mean we should."

    Nimish Panchmatia
    Chief Data & Transformation Officer, DBS Bank

    What industry leaders are saying

    Unity Bank

    “Having a strong AI governance framework is not optional."

    Zechariah Akinpelu
    CISO, Unity Bank

       

    Revolut UK

    "We are in an arms race with fraudulent actors, and we hope to stay ahead."

    Thomas Wallace
    CRO, Revolut UK

       

    DBS Bank

    "Just because we can use the data doesn't mean we should."

    Nimish Panchmatia
    Chief Data & Transformation Officer, DBS Bank

       

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