Build or Buy AI? How Financial Services Firms Are Making the Right Decision

 Episide 5: Should You Build or Buy AI for Compliance?

As AI adoption accelerates across financial services, many firms face a critical question: should they build AI capabilities internally or invest in specialist compliance technology platforms?

Both approaches offer advantages. Internal AI development can provide tailored functionality for highly specific business processes, while established vendors can deliver proven frameworks, governance capabilities, faster deployment, and lower implementation risk.

Chris shares practical insights into how wealth management firms are evaluating AI investment decisions and balancing innovation with governance and regulatory expectations.