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UK FCA Launches AI Review to Shape Future Finance

1/27/2026

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Mills Leads AI Review

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched the Mills Review to assess AI's long-term impact on retail financial services by 2030.
Led by Sheldon Mills of the FCA, the review seeks feedback on how generative and agentic AI could reshape competition and behavior.
Stakeholders must contribute by February 24, 2026, as findings will influence future regulatory approaches.

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Mills Leads AI Review

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched the Mills Review to assess AI's long-term impact on retail financial services by 2030.
Led by Sheldon Mills of the FCA, the review seeks feedback on how generative and agentic AI could reshape competition and behavior.
Stakeholders must contribute by February 24, 2026, as findings will influence future regulatory approaches.

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