Summary
The 2025 AI Benchmarking Report presents findings from the second annual AI Benchmarking Survey conducted by ACA and the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP). This report details the rapid integration of AI technologies within the financial services sector, highlighting a significant increase in formal AI adoption from 2024 to 2025. The survey gathered responses from 244 compliance leaders, revealing that 71% of firms now report using AI, a jump of 20 percentage points. The report outlines various use cases for AI, including compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency. It also discusses the challenges firms face, such as model transparency and data governance. Additionally, the report emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, which include data privacy and security concerns. The findings aim to serve as a practical reference for firms looking to benchmark their AI strategies and improve their risk management practices in the evolving landscape of AI technologies.
