The financial services industry is increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for operations ranging from task automation to fraud detection, though the integration of AI in the workplace raises ethical concerns and legal questions. Regulatory approaches vary, with the UK favoring a ‘pro-innovation’ approach and the EU opting for a risk-based system with stricter regulations for ‘high risk’ AI applications. Prominent figures in AI have called for careful development and deployment of AI, emphasizing the importance of trust and public confidence in AI systems, and urging financial services firms to actively engage in regulatory debates.