Accountability in the Age of Autonomy: Regulators on the Future of Agentic Financial Systems

Autonomous financial agents are challenging traditional notions of responsibility, supervision, and control. This session explores how regulators are moving beyond static AI principles to address “agentic” systems that can independently execute transactions, allocate capital, and make risk decisions at scale. The discussion will focus on how to balance algorithmic innovation with clear human accountability, auditability, and systemic stability, as well as the expectations for governance, testing, and oversight in increasingly autonomous financial workflows. It is a critical briefing for policymakers, financial institutions, and technology providers seeking to understand the emerging compliance landscape for the next generation of autonomous digital finance.