FCA Forms Quantum Experimentation Group to Explore Tackling Financial Crime
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On November 5, 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the formation of the Quantum Experimentation Group to explore practical applications of quantum computing in financial services. The first phase will test the ability of quantum machine learning to identify money laundering and fraud, and is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2027. Participants will use a synthetic dataset built by the FCA to conduct tests. The FCA invited financial institutions, quantum computing providers, and research laboratories to join; the application deadline is December 31, 2026. Subsequent reports added that participants will compare quantum methods with conventional techniques; participation does not imply FCA endorsement of any participating company, technology, or solution.
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- Finance MagnatesFCA invites firms to test whether quantum computers can identify money laundering
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has invited UK financial firms, quantum computing providers and research laboratories to join the new Quantum Experimentation Group, testing quantum computers’ ability to identify money laundering and fraud. Participants will use synthetic datasets built by the FCA to compare quantum methods with traditional techniques; applications close on December 31, and the trial will begin in the first quarter of 2027. Participation does not constitute FCA endorsement of the relevant firms, technologies or solutions.
- FCA (UK)FCA to explore using quantum computing to combat financial crime
FCA will establish the Quantum Experimentation Group to explore practical applications of quantum computing in financial services. The first phase will focus on using quantum machine learning to detect money laundering and fraud, and is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2027. Participants will use FCA synthetic datasets for testing. Financial institutions, quantum technology providers, and national research laboratories can register to join by December 31, 2026.
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