EP1030: AI agents and the risks they pose in financial services

EP1030: AI agents and the risks they pose in financial services

Author: IBS Intelligence Podcasts | A Cedar Consulting Unit August 17, 2026 Duration: 13:10
Chandra Gnanasambandam, Chief Technology Officer & EVP of Product, SailPoint In the background, data that shows 80% of organisations reporting that AI agents are taking unintended actions left to their own devices. Indeed, agents are mutating irrespective of being denied access to systems. Agents need intent-based authorisation, not policy-based authorisation. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the evolving challenges of managing AI with Chandra Gnanasambandam, CTO of SailPoint.

Tune in for direct conversations with the people actively shaping the future of money. IBS Intelligence Global FinTech Interviews sits down with founders, executives, and visionaries from across the financial technology landscape, offering a rare, unfiltered look at their journeys. Each episode moves beyond the press release to explore the real-world strategies being deployed, the unexpected hurdles encountered, and the genuine insights gained from building in this fast-paced sector. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from leaders who are not just analyzing trends but are on the ground implementing new systems, forging partnerships, and navigating regulatory shifts. This podcast, presented by IBS Intelligence Podcasts, part of Cedar Consulting, serves as an audio companion to their deep industry analysis, providing context and personality to the forces driving global change. Whether you're in banking, payments, investment tech, or simply fascinated by the intersection of finance and innovation, these discussions deliver substance and perspective, connecting the dots between today's decisions and tomorrow's financial ecosystem. It’s a chance to listen in on the candid stories behind the headlines, straight from the source.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Duration: 17:09
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Duration: 10:20
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Duration: 10:11
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