AI and Financial Regulation – Wharton Future of Finance Series

As artificial intelligence becomes more autonomous, it raises new questions about risk, oversight, and financial stability. In this Future of Finance series episode on financial regulation, host and Wharton professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, about the rise of agentic AI and what it could mean for financial markets and institutions. They examine how autonomous AI systems could act at greater speed and scale, the potential for unintended market behavior, how regulators can maintain effective human oversight, and how the financial system can capture the benefits of AI while managing emerging risks. The discussion is part of a special series of Future of Finance exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial landscape.

SERIES OVERVIEW Hosted by Wharton finance professor Itay Goldstein, this limited series takes a deep dive into the cutting-edge insights and pioneering perspectives of experts in finance, academia, and industry. Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial markets and institutions as we explore its impact on investing, financial stability, the economy, and the future of work in finance.

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