This year has brought with it new trends in AI as we continue to move towards a more efficient, sustainable and technology-driven world. One of the industries benefiting from these advancements is financial technology. FinTech is adopting AI more than ever before, thanks to the abundance of available data and increased affordability of computing power. AI presents a range of benefits for the financial sector, of which 80% of banks are highly aware. These include improving productivity, enhancing the quality of services provided, and in effect, increasing profitability. Many innovative FinTech startups showcase AI effectively deployed across all areas of finance, ranging from customer service to cybersecurity and more.