The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning by market intermediaries and asset managers Final Report

Chapter 1

Executive Summary

Background Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are increasingly used in financial services, due to a combination of increased data availability and computing power. The use of AI and ML by market intermediaries and asset managers may be altering firms’ business models. For example, firms may use AI and ML to support their advisory and support services, risk management, client identification and monitoring, selection of trading algorithms and portfolio management, which may also alter their risk profiles.

The use of this technology by market intermediaries and asset managers may create significant efficiencies and benefits for firms and investors, including increasing execution speed and reducing the cost of investment services. However, this use may also create or amplify certain risks, which could potentially have an impact on the efficiency of financial markets and could result in consumer harm. The use of, and the controls surrounding, AI and ML within financial markets is, therefore, a current focus for regulators across the globe.

IOSCO identified its work on the use of AI and ML by market intermediaries and asset managers as a key priority. The IOSCO Board approved a mandate in April 2019 for Committee 3 on Regulation of Market Intermediaries (C3) and Committee 5 on Investment Management (C5) to examine best practices arising from the supervision of AI and ML.1 The committees were asked to propose guidance that member jurisdictions may consider adopting to address the conduct risks associated with the development, testing and deployment of AI and ML.

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