Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

1037. Insights: Shaping safe AI innovation - Live from the FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox Showcase

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Feb 12, 2026
Guest
Janet Bastiman
Guest
Oli Platt
Guest
Matt Lowe
Janet Bastiman, Chief Data Scientist at Napier AI, discusses AI-driven regtech trials. Oli Platt, Head of Client Solutions at NayaOne, explains infrastructure and GPU support for sandbox participants. Matt Lowe, Innovation Manager at the Financial Conduct Authority, outlines the Supercharged Sandbox's goals and selection process. They explore why a dedicated AI sandbox was needed, partner roles, technical lessons and paths to production.
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INSIGHT

Always-On Sandbox Sustains Innovation

  • The FCA created an always-on digital sandbox so teams can continue development beyond short hackathons.
  • Continuous access to curated datasets and environments sustains momentum and builds community.
INSIGHT

Curated Cohort Drives Quality Outcomes

  • The Supercharged Sandbox was AI-focused but use-case and technology agnostic to surface diverse solutions.
  • From 132 applications the FCA selected ~20 high-quality propositions for deeper testing and mentorship.
ADVICE

Partner For Compute And Expertise

  • Leverage external partnerships for compute, tooling, and engineering support rather than building everything in-house.
  • Use convening power to combine regulator oversight with vendor capabilities like GPUs and cloud services.
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