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SEC Roundtable Highlights - AI in the financial industry

Friday, March 28, 2025

Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers:

Remarks by Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, Washington D.C., March 27, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently held a significant roundtable discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial industry. Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw opened the event with candid remarks about the initiative's origin and the need for industry-wide clarity around AI's deployment in financial markets.

Why This Matters to Hedge Funds & Alternative Managers

The increasing use of AI by investment managers, broker-dealers, and service providers has caught the attention of regulators. As Commissioner Crenshaw noted, the financial sector is already leveraging AI in multiple ways - but there is no consensus on what "AI" actually means in practice, or how it is being governed.

The roundtable aimed to encourage practical dialogue around key questions relevant to all market participants, including emerging and smaller managers who may rely on technology to scale and compete.

Key Discussion Points from the Roundtable

  • Definition and Scope: What is artificial intelligence in a financial context? How should it be precisely defined?
  • Current & Future Usage: How is AI being used today by broker-dealers......................

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