From Hype to Impact

On 20 October 2026, Future of Finance hosted AI in Financial Markets 2026: From Hype to Impact at CMS London, bringing together senior figures from financial services, technology and regulation to examine whether AI’s current boom can translate into sustainable commercial value and how effectively the technology is delivering in practice. Discussions explored the scale of investment in AI, the limitations of machine learning, the challenges of scaling successful applications, and the risks of overhype, alongside practical use cases across capital markets. Speakers also examined the implications of AI, quantum technology and cybersecurity for financial market infrastructure, regulatory oversight, trust and resilience, considering where emerging technologies are delivering measurable impact and what is needed to move beyond experimentation towards wider adoption.