AI Agents in Finance: Trust, Verification, and the Future of Oversight

As artificial intelligence evolves from generating content to taking autonomous actions, financial institutions are grappling with new challenges around trust, oversight, and security. In this panel from TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, experts from American Express, Plaid, and QED Investors come together to explore how AI agents are transforming financial workflows and what that means for privacy, fraud prevention, and identity verification. Hannah Bozian of American Express, Pedro Sanzovo of Plaid, and Victoria Zuo of QED Investors share their perspectives on why transparency and human judgment remain critical even as automation accelerates. They discuss the balance between innovation and risk management, and how companies can build systems that are both efficient and accountable. The conversation also touches on the regulatory landscape and the ethical considerations of deploying AI in sensitive financial contexts. This session is a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, finance, and trust—whether you're a technologist, a compliance officer, or a consumer advocate.