The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a report on supervisory technology based on a survey of 49 jurisdictions, concluding that SupTech is moving into core supervisory and regulatory oversight functions rather than remaining experimental. The survey shows adoption is being driven mainly by efficiency, faster information intake and analysis, and stronger supervisory capabilities, with artificial intelligence, data access and cloud infrastructure identified as key enablers. Current use is most developed in consumer and investor protection and capital markets supervision, while interest is increasingly shifting toward newer areas such as digital assets. The findings point to uneven implementation. Authorities mainly rely on mid-level technologies, transaction data and traditional fraud tools, while ambitions to expand advanced analytics and machine learning remain constrained by limited funding. Cyber and data security risks are the most frequently cited barrier, followed by third-party and operational risks. Most authorities are still only partially implementing SupTech, data or innovation strategies, although about half report dedicated SupTech budgets and responsibility often sits with senior leadership. Human capital planning remains less developed, with external hiring prioritized over internal capability building and upskilling still centered on online and ad hoc training. Cross-border cooperation is common, but it is focused more on sharing experiences than on exchanging code or tools, with legal and confidentiality restrictions limiting deeper information sharing. The report was coordinated by IOSCO's SupTech Forum, which was established in 2026 to provide a venue for regulators to exchange strategic and technical experience on technology in supervision. IOSCO also pointed to ongoing work in this area, including a SupTech Sprint on digital assets in Zurich next week.

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