Source facts and context
ESMA surveyed 728 firms across 19 EU countries and found much higher AI adoption or planned adoption among large institutions. Of 847 reported use cases, only 10 concerned algorithmic trading, 19 portfolio optimisation and 20 portfolio risk management; 77% had low or no autonomy.
PRIME ASI analysis
The data challenges the idea that AI already manages most assets autonomously. For Algo Trade AI, the opportunity lies in infrastructure supporting professional workflows, risk control and auditability rather than a promise of full autonomy.
Barriers, risks and limitations
The survey was voluntary and self-reported, so ESMA notes limits to representativeness. It contains no investment-performance results.
Primary source
European Securities and Markets Authority
AI Adoption and Trends in Securities Markets - EU Evidence
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