
The Curious Quant
The Curious Quant series, hosted by Dr Michael Kollo, is a very discussion that explores the role of data, AI and humanity within investing in financial markets. It examines the application of new data and new methodologies has been deployed and considered over the years, including Generative AI.
Michael Kollo has a PhD in Finance is from the London School of Economics where he lectured in quantitative finance in addition to Imperial College and at the University of New South Wales. He has created models and led quantitative research teams at Blackrock, Fidelity and Axa Rosenberg in the UK before more recently moving to Australia where he established the quantitative team for the $50 billion industry superannuation fund, HESTA.
The aim is to promote better discussions about these emerging areas, and a better understanding of new technologies for practitioners and academics alike.
Consider it a sort of scientific, quantitative banter, at its finest. But don’t worry, no equations, I promise, unless you are into that kind of thing.
Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.
Latest episodes

Oct 8, 2019 • 56min
EP5: John Fawcett: Disrupting the secretive world of quants
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Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 6min
EP4: Nick Wade: Driving from Beijing to Paris and stories in risk modelling
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Sep 27, 2019 • 51min
EP3: Linda Gruendken: Cycling in Cambridge and the randomness of markets
https://www.investmentmagazine.com.au/2019/10/linda-gruendken-cycling-in-cambridge-and-the-randomness-of-markets/I chat with Linda, the lead scientist from GAM Systematic CANTAB, and recently named as one of the top 50 women in the hedge fund industry. We have a fascinating conversation about the difference between quant and systematic approaches, and the vast uncertainty of financial markets. We talk about the usefulness of machine learning models and the critical role that investment horizon plays. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.For more like this: https://www.investmentmagazine.com.au/

Sep 27, 2019 • 1h 1min
EP2: Scott Treloar: Skiing in Singapore and how to quantify investor skill
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Sep 27, 2019 • 51min
EP1: Jim Creighton: Quant in the 90s and the AI reinvention
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