APAC most cautious of AI in finance, yet ranks second in projected investor adoption

Usage of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased over the last few years, particularly among students and those looking for new ways to code. Increasingly, individuals are also using it to aid their financial investments, with notable differences in scale of adoption across regions. In a recent study conducted by Bridgewise, a financial analyst software company, examined the ways that artificial intelligence is used in researching, analysing, and acting on financial opportunities. With finances at stake, most are primarily using it to automate processes, though the Middle East stands out for its high levels of trust in AI.

This report, titled the State of AI For Wealth 2026, reveals that a majority of respondents are using AI. 78% of respondents globally are using AI in some part of their investment journey. 65% of respondents are also likely to replace manual investment research with AI-driven tools within the next year. At present, the majority uses it to double check their decisions.

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