Regent's student Isra Al Yousfi has been awarded the Financial Conduct Authority Emerging Technology and Data Innovation Competition Award 2024.
The FCA asked creative and innovative students with an interest in emerging technologies and the financial services industry to pitch ways for artificial intelligence, sophisticated analysis other emerging technologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of financial regulation.
As a winner, Isra had the rare opportunity to present her pitch to an audience of senior professionals and industry leaders in the fields of artificial intelligence, financial services and financial regulation at the FCA’s annual Data Innovation for the Future of Regulation Conference (DIFoR).
Isra said, "I'm honoured to have been awarded the Financial Conduct Authority Emerging Technology and Data Innovation Competition Award for my generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution in financial forecasting.
During my presentation at the Data Innovation for Future of Regulation (DIFoR) conference, I emphasised ethical considerations alongside the application of advanced AI and machine learning algorithms such as Generative Adversarial Networks, Reinforcement Learning, and Natural Language Processing.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to present my winning AI solution in finance.”
The Financial Conduct Authority said: "We were proud to host a transformative Data Innovation for Future of Regulation (DIFOR) conference, bringing together regulatory authorities from around the world.
By sharing insights and best practice, we collectively enhance our ability to foster innovation while ensuring robust regulatory frameworks that protect consumers and promote market integrity."
Content creators at the Data Innovation for Future of Regulation conference
Students Braden Flores, Lydia Todd, George Garcia on the MA Content Creation course worked collaboratively on photography and videography for the event. You can view the highlights video they created for the event below.
