IOSCO announces Call for Applications for its first TechSprint on Investor Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Publish Date: 2026-03-02 06:53:00
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- IOSCO, in collaboration with the UK FCA AI Lab, has launched applications for the first IOSCO TechSprint.
- Applications are open from March 2, 2026, to April 30, 2026, focusing on investor education and navigating financial markets shaped by new technologies, especially AI.
- Selected teams will tackle two core problem statements: identifying and avoiding AI-enabled fraud and using technology to educate and empower retail investors about AI while managing risks.
- Participants will engage virtually, receive mentoring, and present their projects at an in-person Demo Day on October 8, 2026, in Madrid, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of World Investor Week.
- Diverse, skill-complementary teams from various sectors are sought to address the challenges and opportunities posed by new technologies.
- The initiative aims to protect and educate investors through international collaboration, safeguarding healthy market functions.
- Key themes include accessibility and cross-regulatory cultural contexts in solving issues related to AI and retail investors.
