Angola’s Capital Markets Commission Chairman Elmer Serrão called for modern, flexible and proportionate regulation of financial innovation during a panel at the Africa Financial Summit 2026. Speaking about artificial intelligence and cloud computing, he emphasized the need to accommodate rapid technological change while safeguarding financial stability, investor protection and market integrity. The panel examined data protection and sovereignty, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure resilience, alongside the need for regulatory harmonization as digital financial services evolve. Serrão also advocated stronger cooperation among regulators, market operators and technology companies to support responsible use of emerging technologies and the development of African financial markets.
Angola’s Capital Markets Commission chair calls for flexible regulation of artificial intelligence and cloud computing
At the Africa Financial Summit 2026, Angola’s Capital Markets Commission Chairman Elmer Serrão urged adaptable, proportionate oversight of financial innovation, including artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He emphasized cooperation among regulators, market operators and technology companies to enable innovation while protecting financial stability, investors and market integrity.