Banks are experimenting with agentic AI as the next leap in automation — part of a broader shift toward AI in fintech and digital banking solutions. Unlike traditional AI or chatbots that assist passively, agentic AI deploys AI agents in banking operations that can autonomously act and collaborate to meet goals. These agents use advanced AI (often large language models) to interpret data, make decisions, and execute tasks end-to-end. Major tech providers from Amazon to Salesforce are embedding such capabilities, signaling a shift in how banks achieve efficiency. The promise is significant: early adopters see faster processes, richer customer experiences, and proactive risk management. This article defines agentic AI for banks, explains why it’s taking off post-GenAI, outlines the architecture patterns and banking AI use cases that deliver value, and shares governance controls and a 90-day roadmap to pilot AI agents safely.
What is Agentic AI in Banking?
Agentic AI refers to AI systems (or AI agents) with agency – they can make autonomous decisions and take actions, often in dynamic conditions, to achieve specific goals see what agentic AI is for a deeper definition. In banking, an agentic AI might handle a complete task like reviewing a fraud alert or onboarding a customer with minimal human help. These agents are proactive and adaptive: they don’t just answer questions or make predictions, they initiate and execute multi-step workflows — the type of systems built through agentic AI development services. For example, an agent could detect an anomaly, pull relevant transaction data, decide on likely fraud, and file a report – all without manual hand-offs.
What sets agentic AI apart from earlier automation is its independent reasoning and action. Traditional bots (e.g. RPA scripts or basic chatbots) follow predefined steps, and predictive ML models output recommendations; by contrast, an agentic system can plan, iterate, and adapt in real time. In essence, an agentic AI behaves almost like a junior colleague: it can interpret unstructured requests, break down complex tasks, and collaborate with other agents or humans to get things done. Banks are exploring these systems to augment front-line staff and streamline back-office operations, from loan processing to compliance checks.
Why Now? From GenAI to Autonomous Agents
The rise of agentic AI has been catalyzed by recent advances in generative AI and enterprise AI adoption. Over the past two years, nearly 80% of companies deployed gen AI tools, yet most struggle to see tangible ROI. This “GenAI paradox” – broad use but limited bottom-line impact – stems from AI being used superficially (chatbots, assistants) rather than embedded deeply in processes. AI agents offer a way out: by combining autonomy, planning, memory, and tool integration, agents can transform GenAI from a reactive tool to a proactive, goal-driven collaborator in the business. In banking, where many workflows are complex and data-rich, this shift enables true end-to-end automation instead of just point solutions.
Technologically, the moment is ripe. Large language models (LLMs) demonstrated unprecedented language understanding and reasoning ability, and frameworks for “agents” (e.g. AutoGPT, LangChain) emerged to let AI invoke tools and APIs. Leading vendors quickly added multi-agent orchestration features – Amazon’s Bedrock now supports agent networks, Salesforce’s Agentforce platform offers pre-built banking agents, and Google’s Agentspace blends agents with search and enterprise data. Essentially, the toolkit to build autonomous AI workflows is now accessible. As Deloitte observes, agentic AI “builds on and amplifies” the foundations laid by earlier ML and GenAI investments, rather than starting from scratch.
Market timing also plays a role. Banks saw success in robotic process automation and basic AI, and are hungry for the next efficiency gain. Early pilots show agents can unlock big wins – e.g. BNY Mellon is using autonomous agents for coding and payment validation, and JPMorgan built a multi-agent system (“LAW”) for legal document reviews that hit 92.9% accuracy on contract queries. These successes are pushing banks to invest now. In fact, 19% of organizations had already made significant agentic AI investments by early 2025, while 42% were cautiously experimenting. Analysts project that by 2028, 15% of day-to-day work decisions could be made autonomously by AI agents (up from essentially 0% today).
However, the hype is running high – and caution flags are up. Gartner warns that over 40% of agentic AI projects may be cancelled by 2027 due to escalating costs, unclear value or weak risk controls. Many vendors are “agent-washing” existing products without true autonomous capabilities. And immature deployments can stall when they hit the complexity of real banking workflows. In short, agentic AI is a high-potential but high-risk bet for banks. The takeaway for executives is to cut through the hype and focus on strategic, well-governed applications where these AI agents can demonstrably improve outcomes. The rest of this article focuses on exactly that: the architectures, use cases, and controls that can make agentic AI a success rather than a science experiment.
Architecture Patterns for Bank AI Agents
Deploying agentic AI in a bank requires a robust architecture that integrates AI agents into existing systems securely and efficiently. Key architecture patterns include:
Multi-Agent Orchestration Networks
Banks often design multi-agent systems where specialized agents handle different subtasks and collaborate. For example, an anti-money laundering process might use one agent to parse an alert, another to gather transaction context, and a third to draft a report. To coordinate these, a bank might employ an agent orchestration layer or manager. Emerging standards like the Model Context Protocol (MCP) define how multiple agents and tools communicate in a shared environment. This ensures agents can pass information and hand off tasks seamlessly. Some banks are even developing in-house frameworks (e.g. Intesa Sanpaolo’s HEnRY platform) to optimize multi-agent workflows and resource use. The architecture needs to support parallel agent processes, messaging between agents, and consolidation of outputs. In practice, orchestrators can be custom-built or leverage vendor platforms: Amazon, Google, Salesforce and others now offer infrastructure to “unite multiple AI agents, search, and enterprise data in one place”, simplifying orchestration for companies.
Tool Use and Retrieval Augmentation (RAG)
Agentic AI thrives on tool integration. Agents aren’t limited to their trained knowledge; they can invoke APIs, databases, search engines, and other tools to extend their capabilities. A common pattern is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), where an agent fetches up-to-date information from knowledge bases or documents to ground its decisions. In banking, an agent might call a credit scoring API, query a customer data lake, or execute a core banking transaction via APIs – all as part of fulfilling a user request. Architecturally, this means agents sit atop a layer of wrappers or connectors to enterprise systems. Banks should expose services (via REST APIs, etc.) that agents are allowed to use, with proper authentication. Equipping agents with search and retrieval also mitigates model limitations (like limited training data or context window size). Many current “agents” in production are in fact these simpler retrieval and insight bots, because they’re easier to deploy. Over time, as fully autonomous agents mature, they will use planning algorithms to chain multiple tool calls and handle complex sequences – essentially functioning like digital employees who can use all the bank’s software tools.
Identity, Access, and Privilege Separation
Because AI agents can take actions, security architecture is paramount. Banks implement role-based identities for AI agents, giving each agent (or agent type) only the minimum permissions needed (“least privilege”). For instance, a payment-execution agent might only initiate transfers up to certain limits and log everything, while a customer support agent can only read account info and draft responses. Separating agent roles prevents a single AI from having God-like access to all systems. It also aligns with zero-trust security principles: each agent’s requests are authenticated and authorized as if it were a human user. In practice, banks are integrating agent identity management into their IAM (Identity and Access Management) systems and enforcing audit trails on agent actions.
Crucially, many architectures also split complex tasks across multiple agents as a safety measure. No single agent does everything, reducing the chance of unchecked decisions. Another agent might serve as an overseer or validator. Gartner similarly recommends using “multiagent teams” with validation or auditing agents in the loop, instead of one monolithic agent, to provide extra governance layers. By designing the architecture with clear trust boundaries and specialized agents, banks create a safety net—malicious or errant actions are caught by guardrails, and each agent can be monitored in isolation.
Data Fabric and Integration Layer
Finally, agentic AI relies on a strong data integration layer. Agents need timely, quality data from across the bank (transactions, customer profiles, risk models) to make informed decisions. Rather than rip-and-replace core systems, leading banks are adopting a data fabric approach: unifying data from legacy cores, data lakes, and real-time streams into an accessible layer for AI consumption. For example, Lloyds Banking Group built its agentic AI assistant on a “curated bank data” layer that merges 300 years of financial data with generative AI models. This ensures the AI’s answers are accurate and contextual, not just generic. In practice, a reference architecture for bank AI agents will include connectors to core banking systems, a secure data lake/warehouse, and governance tooling (monitoring, logging) around it. The new AI “fabric” can sit alongside existing COBOL or core systems, orchestrating agent calls without replacing the transaction engine. Integration-first is key – successful banks treat agentic AI as an overlay that augments legacy platforms with intelligence, thereby accelerating AI rollout without massive system overhauls.
Standards & Security: In regulated banking, architecture must also align to standards. Banks are mapping emerging AI guidelines (e.g. NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001 draft for AI management) onto their agent frameworks. For security, principles like zero-trust and immutable logging are being applied to AI agents. Every action an agent takes should be traceable and auditable, and sensitive data flows (PII, transactions) must comply with privacy laws (GDPR, GLBA, etc.). For example, an agent’s prompts might exclude full personal identifiers, using tokens, to minimize privacy exposure. By baking compliance and security standards into the architecture (encryption, role segregation, audit logs), banks create an environment where AI agents can operate responsibly and transparently by design.
Top Use Cases for Agentic AI in Banking
Agentic AI has broad applicability across a bank’s front, middle, and back office. Below is a matrix of high-impact banking AI use cases where autonomous agents can drive value:
| Function | Example AI Agent Application | Benefits & Impact |
| Fraud Detection & AML | Multi-agent system autonomously investigates alerts: one agent analyzes flagged transactions, another gathers KYC data, a third drafts Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR). | Speeds up investigations and filing of reports from days to minutes. Reduces false positives and compliance backlog by learning fraud patterns in real time. |
| Credit Underwriting & Monitoring | AI agents draft credit memos, verify documents, and monitor covenant compliance continuously. Agents can suggest loan decisions or flag early risk changes. | Accelerates loan processing (e.g. automating 50–80% of manual checks). Consistent, data-driven decisions improve credit quality. Banks have seen up to 40% productivity gains in credit assessment tasks. |
| Customer Experience Assistants | Conversational banking agents (conversational AI in banking) handle customer inquiries and transactions via chat or voice. For example, an AI assistant answers account questions, executes transfers, and provides financial advice in natural language. | 24×7 personalized service at scale. Enhances engagement and trust with instant, contextual responses. Banks adopting such AI agents report 20% higher customer satisfaction and lower churn. |
| Treasury & Finance Optimization | An agent monitors treasury cash positions and market rates, then autonomously optimizes liquidity moves (e.g. sweeping cash or hedging FX). Also assists finance teams in reconciliation and anomaly detection. | Improves yield on idle funds and ensures regulatory liquidity buffers. Real-time decisioning can cut manual treasury allocation efforts, freeing staff for strategic planning. |
| Compliance & RegTech | Agents handle regulatory tasks: compile regulatory reports, check transactions against sanction lists, and monitor for compliance violations. E.g., an agent updates trade data for MiFID reports or tracks data privacy consent logs. | Ensures consistency and timeliness in compliance. Reduces manual drudgery in reporting (fewer errors, on-time filings). Adaptive agents can flag compliance issues faster, helping avoid fines. |
| IT Operations & SecOps | AI agents act as co-pilots in IT support and security. They auto-triage support tickets, resolve common incidents, and monitor security logs for threats (with the ability to execute containment scripts). | Shortens response times and mitigates outages. Routine issues get resolved without human intervention, while critical ones are escalated with full context. In SecOps, agents provide around-the-clock vigilance against cyber threats. |
These use cases span revenue-generating areas (like better customer service and faster loan approvals) as well as cost centers (fraud, compliance, IT) where efficiency gains directly improve the bottom line. Notably, many early deployments are in lower-risk, high-volume domains such as fraud/AML or internal IT tasks – areas where an agent mistake is manageable and the ROI from automation is clear. As confidence grows, banks are expected to extend agents into more sensitive areas (wealth management, trading optimization, etc.) while maintaining human oversight for critical decisions.
It’s important to emphasize that agents are not a silver bullet for every task. They excel in complex, data-heavy processes that benefit from quick decision loops and can tolerate some AI learning curve. Conversely, tasks requiring nuanced human judgment or deep relationship management may see limited benefit from full automation. Successful banks are carefully matching the use case to the technology – often starting with a “low-hanging fruit” pilot use case that has high repeatability and modest risk, to prove out the concept.
Governance & Risk Controls for AI Agents
Introducing autonomous AI into a highly regulated industry demands a strong governance framework. Responsible AI deployment is non-negotiable for banks – not just to satisfy regulators, but to build trust internally and externally. Key risk controls and best practices include:
AI and Model Risk Management (MRM)
Banks must treat each AI agent (or agent system) as a “model” under existing model risk governance. This means maintaining a model inventory, documentation, and validation process as required by regulations like the Federal Reserve’s SR 11-7 guidance on model risk management. Every agent’s purpose, design assumptions, and limitations should be documented. Before deployment, risk teams need to validate the agent’s outputs on sample cases and continue to monitor its performance (accuracy, bias, stability) over time. Built-in explainability is crucial – if an agent declines a loan or flags a transaction, the bank should be able to explain why.
Compliance-by-design is another core principle: banks should embed regulatory rules and ethical guidelines into the agent’s logic from day one. If an agent writes credit memos, ensure it cites reasons to comply with fair lending rules. If it handles customer data, enforce GDPR data minimization. Many organizations are establishing AI governance committees to review proposed agent use cases upfront, aligning them with the bank’s risk appetite and compliance standards. The goal is to avoid a scenario where an AI agent operates in a gray area – all actions should map to pre-approved policies. As Gartner advises CFOs, start with a “pre-established list” of processes AI agents are allowed or forbidden to perform based on risk assessments. This whitelist approach ensures no agent strays into activities that could cause compliance or reputational issues.
Human Oversight and Intervention (HITL)
No matter how autonomous an AI agent is, human-in-the-loop (HITL) controls remain essential in banking. Regulators and industry best practices require that certain decisions have human sign-off or review, especially in early phases. Banks should define levels of autonomy for each agent: e.g. an agent can draft and recommend actions, but a human must approve before execution for moderate-risk tasks. Only low-risk tasks might be fully automated. For higher stakes workflows, design “breakpoints” where the agent must pause for human approval if certain conditions are met (e.g. a large transaction or an uncertain recommendation).
Beyond approvals, humans should oversee agents operationally. This means real-time monitoring dashboards and alerts for unusual agent behavior (a spike in actions, repeated errors, etc.). Audit logs must capture every agent decision and action, which auditors or managers can retrospectively review. Some banks assign specific team members as “AI supervisors” to review daily agent outputs, at least initially, to ensure quality and compliance. While this oversight may slow down the theoretical speed of agentic automation, it’s a necessary compromise: as Deloitte notes, full automation isn’t practical yet given regulatory and ethical limits – human involvement is vital for accountability. Over time, as agents prove themselves, banks can carefully dial up autonomy in certain areas. But a culture of human-AI collaboration should be fostered, where staff are trained to understand agent suggestions and intervene effectively when needed.
Security, Access Control, and Auditability
Security controls for AI agents deserve special attention. Each agent should operate under strict access permissions and least-privilege security. This means if an AI agent’s account were compromised or if it malfunctions, the potential damage is limited. Implement role-based access so an agent can only reach the data and systems necessary for its function. For instance, an AML agent might have read-access to transaction records and write-access to the case management system, but nothing else. All agent interactions with core systems should use secure API keys or service accounts that can be rotated or revoked quickly if needed. Banks are increasingly treating AI “non-human” identities just like employee identities – requiring multifactor authentication, unique IDs, and centralized secrets management for any credentials the agent uses.
Additionally, enforce immutable logging of agent activities. Every query an agent makes, every decision, and every action (like “file SAR #1234” or “transferred $500 to X”) should be recorded with timestamp and parameters. These logs support after-the-fact audits and also feed into monitoring systems that can flag anomalies (e.g. an agent taking an action outside its usual pattern). If an agent uses external tools or third-party APIs, log those interactions as well to maintain an audit trail. An emerging best practice is to have a “digital fingerprint” or watermark on AI-generated outputs so they can be identified later – useful in compliance and e-discovery contexts.
Finally, ensure data governance and security around the AI’s training and prompts. Agents often need to be fine-tuned on proprietary data; banks must control that process (many prefer to train their own models to keep data in-house). Any sensitive data used in AI prompts or agent memory should be protected (masking PII where not needed, encryption in transit and at rest). By aligning agent deployments with existing infosec controls (encryption, DLP, etc.), banks can prevent leaks or misuse of data. For example, using retrieval methods that fetch data for the agent rather than giving the agent broad database access can reduce scope. All these measures ensure that agentic AI systems are audit-ready and secure from day one – a must for regulators and a safeguard against costly incidents.
In summary, proper governance of agentic AI spans people, process, and technology: clear policies on what AI can/can’t do, continuous human oversight, and technical guardrails (access controls, logging, bias checks). This multifaceted approach builds the “trust and effectiveness” needed to scale AI agents without courting disasters. Banks that invest in these controls early – establishing AI risk committees, updating their model governance for agents, training staff on new roles – will be positioned to reap the benefits of autonomy while staying within ethical and regulatory guardrails.
90-Day Implementation Playbook: From Pilot to Production
Launching an agentic AI pilot in 90 days is an ambitious but achievable goal with the right focus. Banks should approach it as an integration and AI pilot – leveraging existing systems (no big rip-and-replace) and demonstrating quick wins. Below is a step-by-step playbook for a safe 90-day rollout:
Identify a High-Impact, Low-Risk Use Case (Days 1–10)
Assemble a cross-functional team (business lead, AI engineer, risk/compliance officer) to choose an initial use case. Look for a process that is painful or slow today but relatively contained, such as automating parts of AML alert handling or a customer service chatbot upgrade. Ensure compliance agrees the use case is appropriate for AI (e.g. internal process or read-only advisory tasks are easiest to start). Define clear success metrics (e.g. reduction in processing time, improved accuracy, or customer satisfaction gains). Executive sponsorship is key at this stage – a CIO or Head of Digital Banking should champion the pilot and align it with broader digital strategy (not a siloed lab experiment).
Establish Governance and Data Readiness (Days 1–30)
Before coding anything, set up the governance groundwork. Form an AI oversight committee or working group to review designs. Create what one bank called an “agent action catalog” – basically a list of what the AI agent is allowed to do and under what conditions. This acts as a blueprint for both developers and risk managers. Simultaneously, prepare the data and integration points: identify where the agent will fetch data or execute actions. Work with IT to ensure APIs or data access are available (and secure) for those functions. Data unification is critical: if data is scattered, consider creating a temporary data sandbox or view that the agent can reliably use. During this phase, also draft your test plan – how you will evaluate the agent’s performance and safety before any real user exposure.
Build a Prototype Agent and Integration (Days 31–60)
With use case and data in hand, begin development of the AI agent. Depending on resources, you might build with an internal data science team or partner with an AI development firm (many banks engage an external AI consulting partner to accelerate prototyping with their expertise). Keep the scope tight: focus on a “happy path” scenario first. For example, if it’s an AML agent, prototype it on a subset of rules or a certain transaction type. Use an existing LLM via API if it suffices, or fine-tune one on your data if needed for domain accuracy. Integrate the agent with at least one system (e.g. case management or knowledge base) so it can take real actions or queries. Implement basic guardrails during development: input filters (to prevent problematic requests), output validators (to catch anomalies), and of course authentication for any system calls. By the end of this phase, you should have a working MVP agent that can run through the primary use case end-to-end in a test environment.
Test, Tune, and Incorporate Human Feedback (Days 61–75)
Conduct rigorous testing of the agent in a sandbox or with limited internal users. Use historical data to see how the agent would have handled past cases, and compare results to human outcomes. Engage subject matter experts (e.g. fraud analysts, loan officers) to review the agent’s decisions and explanations. This is where model validation and bias testing happen: check for error rates, false positives/negatives, and any discriminatory patterns. It’s wise to have compliance or model risk teams do an independent review here. Incorporate a human-in-the-loop for testing – e.g. require an internal user to approve the agent’s action and see if they agree, refining the criteria if not. Also perform stress tests: give the agent out-of-bound or adversarial inputs to ensure the guardrail agent or filters catch them (especially important for conversational interfaces). Use this period to refine prompts, add training data for failure cases, and improve the agent’s reliability. Aim to reach a performance threshold (e.g. “agent handles 85% of cases correctly”) that your stakeholders are comfortable with for a pilot.
Deploy Pilot and Monitor (Days 76–90)
With a validated solution, move to a controlled production pilot. This might be a soft launch (e.g. AI assistant available to a small % of customers or one branch, or AML agent handling a subset of daily alerts alongside humans for comparison). Clearly communicate the pilot to any participants – transparency builds trust, so if customer-facing, label it as a “beta AI service” and provide fallback to human support. Closely monitor the agent’s logs and performance during the pilot. Set up daily or real-time dashboards for key metrics: volume of tasks handled, accuracy or user feedback, and any override events (when humans had to step in). Have a rapid response plan if the agent missteps (e.g. instantly pause it if a critical error occurs). Over the final weeks, collect data to evaluate against your success metrics defined in step 1. Did it reduce turnaround time by 50%? Are customers giving high satisfaction scores? Use these insights to calculate ROI and build the case for scaling. By Day 90, you should have a compelling story of what worked, what didn’t, and how to move forward – whether that’s expanding the agent’s scope, adding more use cases, or improving governance for a larger rollout.
Throughout this 90-day sprint, one key success factor is integration with existing processes. Keep IT and operations teams closely involved so the AI agent augments (and doesn’t disrupt) current workflows. For instance, if the agent is creating SAR reports, ensure the reports feed into the existing compliance system properly and compliance officers are trained to review AI-generated entries. Emphasize learning: treat the pilot as a chance for your organization to get comfortable with working alongside AI. By the end of the pilot, not only should you have metrics, but also a clearer idea of what it takes to implement agentic AI – from data prep to change management. That experience is invaluable as you plan the next steps or broader adoption.
Many banks find it useful to bring in an AI consulting partner during these early stages to accelerate development and share best practices. A partner experienced in AI agents development can help avoid pitfalls, particularly around integrating with legacy systems and setting up cloud infrastructure for AI. The right partner will also ensure knowledge transfer, so your internal team learns how to maintain and extend the agent after the initial project. The end goal is to have your team capable of iterating on the solution – agentic AI is not a one-and-done implementation but a new capability that will evolve with your business.
In conclusion, while agentic AI is still emerging, the early ROI signals are encouraging – significant efficiency gains, better customer metrics, and new capabilities that weren’t possible before. By keeping a laser focus on measurable outcomes and iterating based on data, banks can ensure their AI investments translate into real business value. Start small, prove the value, then scale up with confidence.
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FAQ
Quick Guide to Common Questions
What is agentic AI in banking?
Agentic AI in banking refers to AI systems (or “AI agents”) that can autonomously make decisions and take actions in bank processes. Instead of just providing insights, these agents act like virtual employees – for example, detecting fraud and automatically initiating a case, or conversing with customers to answer questions and perform transactions. They continuously learn and adapt within set goals and guardrails, handling tasks end-to-end with minimal human input.
How are AI agents different from chatbots or RPA bots?
Traditional chatbots and RPA bots follow predefined scripts or rules – they’re limited to specific questions or repetitive tasks. AI agents are more advanced: powered by AI models like LLMs, they can understand complex, open-ended instructions, plan multi-step actions, and dynamically respond to new situations. In short, a chatbot might answer “What’s my balance?” but an agent could proactively analyze your spending, warn you of a low balance, and initiate a fund transfer if you approve. Agents have more autonomy and problem-solving ability than standard bots.
What use cases are best for agentic AI in banking?
Early high-value use cases include fraud detection and AML investigations (agents gather data and file reports), credit underwriting support (drafting credit memos, checking compliance), customer service via conversational banking assistants, treasury cash management (optimizing liquidity moves), regulatory compliance monitoring, and IT or security ops automation. These areas involve heavy data processing and repetitive decisions where AI agents can significantly speed up work and improve accuracy. Generally, tasks that are data-intensive, frequent, and follow clear rules (but would benefit from some judgment) are great candidates for agentic AI.
What are the risks of using autonomous AI agents in a bank?
Key risks include lack of control or errors leading to financial loss or compliance breaches. An unchecked AI agent might make a bad lending decision, miss a fraud because of a quirk in its training, or even execute unauthorized transactions if compromised. There’s also risk of “drift” – the agent deviating from policy over time as it learns. To mitigate these, banks implement strict guardrails: limited scopes of action, human approval for sensitive steps, thorough testing and validation of AI outputs, and constant monitoring with audit logs. Essentially, the AI is given boundaries and oversight similar to a new employee on probation.
How can we implement agentic AI in a compliant and safe way?
Start with strong governance and a pilot approach. Choose a contained use case and set up an AI risk management framework (compliance, IT, and business stakeholders all involved in design and oversight). Ensure data is prepared and secure for AI use, and integrate the agent into existing systems via APIs rather than opening direct access. Use a multi-agent design or filters for safety (e.g. one agent moderates inputs, another handles decisions). Always keep humans in the loop initially – either staff reviewing outputs or customers confirming actions. Test extensively in sandbox scenarios. Gradually roll out the AI agent, monitor its performance closely, and document everything for audit. By phasing the implementation and embedding controls from day one, a bank can deploy agentic AI while meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining customer trust.
