Simone Degeling

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Simone Degeling is a leading legal scholar whose research lies at the intersection of fiduciary law, financial regulation, and emerging technology. Her work explores how traditional legal duties—particularly fiduciary loyalty—must adapt in an age of automated financial services. In her highly influential paper “Financial Robots as Instruments of Fiduciary Loyalty” (2018), Degeling reimagines how robo-advisors and algorithmic financial tools can be structured to uphold core fiduciary principles, rather than simply comply with statutory regulation. This contribution has reshaped debates on the legal responsibilities of AI-driven financial intermediaries, earning her recognition as a pioneer in the field. With over 8 citations on this work alone, Degeling’s scholarship is widely referenced by legal practitioners, regulators, and technologists seeking to align innovation with consumer protection. Her research not only clarifies the legal obligations of financial robots but also offers a principled framework for designing trustworthy automated systems. For students and researchers, Degeling’s work is essential reading—it bridges doctrinal law with cutting-edge technology, offering both rigorous analysis and practical guidance for the future of fiduciary loyalty in a digital economy.