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Open Letter to AFS Licensees and Market Participants: Ethical Use of AI and Technological Governance

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

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Date Published
15 May 2024
Priority Score
4
Australian
Yes
Created
11 May 2026, 08:00 am

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Summary

This regulatory letter outlines expectations for Australian financial services licensees regarding the deployment of AI within financial markets, emphasizing that existing obligations for 'efficient, honest, and fair' services apply to algorithmic decision-making. It highlights the systemic risks posed by opaque AI models, particularly in high-speed trading and credit assessment, where technical failures could lead to market instability or widespread consumer harm. The document serves as a foundational component of Australian AI governance, signaling a proactive regulatory stance on mitigating operational and catastrophic risks within the financial sector through robust board-level oversight and transparency.