IA talks AI

Joel Miller, AI Consultant and Co-Founder at ExoBrain, shares his insights on the vital role of AI in transforming asset management. The discussion highlights a 10-step plan that firms can adopt to stay competitive, stressing continuous innovation and sound governance. Miller emphasizes the importance of data quality and the establishment of a Center of Excellence to enhance collaboration within financial institutions. They also explore recent AI advancements, including OpenAI and Microsoft’s innovations, shaping the future landscape of the industry.

Labour has formed a new government with a strong mandate for ‘change’. After 14 years out of office Labour are back and have the opportunity to shape things for the foreseeable future. What do we know of their plans for AI regulation, and how will they look to balance the opportunities for the UK economy with managing the risks for individuals and consumers? Turning a page and starting the second series of the podcast, James King provides a summary of what we can expect from the first days of the new government.

The final episode of series one discusses financial stability and systemic risks from the use of AI in asset management. Merlin Stein, AI governance researcher at the University of Oxford and co-author of recent BIS Working Paper on AI (available at https://www.bis.org/publ/work1194.htm), joins John Allan to outline the paper’s findings on the potential of an ‘Intelligent financial system’ transformed by AI, and what it means for future regulatory policy – and asset manager’s roles.

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