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Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog

· The Guardian

Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog

Ministers have been urged to toughen the City regulator’s powers to protect consumers against the potential risks of AI, according to a landmark review.

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Mills review, which looked at how AI will reshape financial services from 2030 onward, found that companies are already starting to shift from human-led activities towards AI-enabled services for everyday consumers.

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