D. G. Clarke

University of Maryland University College Europe

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D. G. Clarke is a legal scholar whose work critically examines the intersection of financial technology, market regulation, and investor protection. His research focuses on the fiduciary duties of financial intermediaries, particularly in the rapidly evolving landscape of automated investment services. Clarke’s most-cited paper, "Robo-Advisors - Market Impact and Fiduciary Duty of Care to Retail Investors" (2020), has garnered 12 citations and stands as a foundational contribution to the discourse on algorithmic advisory systems. In this work, he rigorously analyzes the legal and ethical obligations robo-advisors owe to retail investors, highlighting gaps in existing regulatory frameworks and proposing a duty-of-care standard that balances innovation with consumer safeguards. Clarke’s scholarship is notable for its practical relevance, bridging abstract legal principles with the concrete challenges posed by AI-driven financial tools. While his citation count reflects a growing influence in a niche but critical field, his work has been instrumental in shaping policy conversations around automated advice, particularly in jurisdictions grappling with the rapid adoption of fintech. For students and researchers, Clarke offers a compelling model of how doctrinal legal analysis can engage with emerging technologies to protect vulnerable market participants.