Welcome to AI in Financial Services in 5 Stories. A practical weekly roundup of the five most important AI developments affecting banking, insurance, payments, asset management, and fintech. Each Friday Tom Fox will break down the top stories that matter most through the lenses of compliance, risk management, governance, and business strategy. Designed for compliance professionals, executives, legal teams, and financial services leaders, it goes beyond headlines to explain why each development matters in a highly regulated industry. The result is a concise weekly briefing that helps listeners stay current on AI innovation while asking sharper questions about oversight, accountability, and trust. This week’s stories include:

1. How AI is changing fintech. (Intuit)
2. GSA AI clause.(Holland & Knight)
3. Leading through AI transformation in FinTech. (Forbes)
4. Mastercard unveils AI engine. (FinTechMagazine)
5. FCA demands explainable decisions. (FinTechGlobal)

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