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AI Could Transform Banking Compliance but Human Oversight Remains Critical
Artificial intelligence promises to transform financial services compliance by replacing periodic reviews with continuous risk monitoring. However, Suresh Sankaran of NatWest Group warns that operational barriers, weak governance and excessive reliance on automation could undermine its effectiveness. He argues that successful AI adoption requires stronger accountability, reliable validation and a clear distinction between machine intelligence and human judgment.
Nov 05, 2026
Suresh Sankaran, Head of Risk Governance, Metro
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AI and Technology (including Fintech)
The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the thought leader as an individual and are not attributed to CeFPro or any other organization
- AI could replace
periodic compliance reviews with continuous risk monitoring
- Operational barriers,
fragmented data and cultural resistance remain major challenges
- Immediate
applications include regulatory surveillance, anomaly detection and
controls testing
- Effectiveness must be
measured through accuracy, coverage, outcomes and governance standards
- AI will encourage
closer integration of risk, compliance and assurance functions
- Independent oversight and human accountability must remain central to critical decisions
- Fully autonomous compliance is unlikely in highly regulated sectors
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