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THE FINTECH INTERVIEW

“ AI is becoming a core operating capability for financial institutions”

Chad Hetherington Global Head of Product NICE Actimize
“ Trust is the currency on which the financial system runs,” he asserts.“ AI has to be trustworthy by design, not by exception.”
Because AI enables organisations to streamline routine choices, detect threats sooner and free staff to handle intricate scenarios that demand human discretion, Chad says that thanks to these efficiency increases, companies can channel those savings back into innovation, client experience and enhanced risk controls will build enduring market leadership.
“ Ultimately, AI is becoming a core operating capability for financial institutions,” Chad concludes.“ The organisations that integrate intelligence across fraud prevention, compliance, payments and customer engagement will be best positioned to strengthen trust, improve operational resilience and compete in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem.”
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