IA talks AI

The three organisations that make up the UK’s AI Standards Hub, The Alan Turing Institute, the National Physical Laboratory and the British Standards Institution, discuss the role of AI standards and the current domestic and international priorities in this space.

In this thought-provoking episode of IA Talks AI, host James King chats with Chris Cummings, the CEO of the Investment Association, about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on investment management. They delve into how AI is revolutionizing strategy and operations within the industry. Key Points Discussed: - The strategic importance of technology and innovation for staying competitive globally.- How AI creates opportunities throughout the value chain in investment management.- The role of IA's Fintech proposition 'Engine' in bridging between fintechs and investment firms.- The necessity for transparency regarding AI use by job candidates in finance.- Enhancing member services through internal adoption of fintech solutions at IA.- Launching a sandbox to experiment with how tasks can be improved using AI at IA.

Rebecca Healey, Managing Partner at Redlap Consulting, discusses how AI can revolutionize the investment arena, including its impact on sustainable finance and the changing role of quant engineers. The podcast also explores the ongoing regulatory debate around AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities for smart trading and generating alpha.

In this episode of the IA talks AI, we speak to Robin Bylenga, Information Security Awareness, Education and Communications Lead at DWS Group, about the human factors behind how employees interact with AI technology.

In this episode, we are joined by IA's Engine members, Maycode Director, Adetoyese Adedokun, and a Partner at IQEQ Digital, Sultan Mahmood, in discussing the various AI use cases and AI compliance assistants.

Greg Clark MP, Chair of the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee discusses the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into AI governance and its recently published interim report. 

HR experts from Jupiter Asset Management and Border to Coast Pension Partnership explore the the impact of AI on people, skills and the HR function.Annabelle Wood, HR Organisational Development Manager at Jupiter Asset Management Francis Lake, Interim Chief People Officer at Border to Coast Pension Partnership

The Chief Operating Officer and Head of Cyber Security at Brooks Macdonald discuss AI and what it means for investment management firms, including implications for cyber resilience.

James King interviews Jamie Ovenden, Chief Technology Officer at Schroders, on the firm’s recent AI innovation efforts.

James King introduces the IA's work on artificial intelligence in the investment management industry, speaking with colleagues Gill Painter and John Allan at the Investment Association.Find out more at theia.org/data