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Nothing to fear from robo-advice: Magellan

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... Throughout the hour-and-a-half presentation Douglass said his team is looking at artificial intelligence and machine learning and how it may impact funds management. To date he hasn't seen a big data set that would materially change the way Magellan ...

AIST names rising star

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... the position of chief investment officer in the future. Judges highlighted Wu's contribution to State Super's machine learning program which attempts to analyse data to inform investments. "Charles has been instrumental in a number of successful projects ...

Asset managers need more tech leaders in C-suite

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... the managed funds segment, the scale and speed at which new technologies such as blockchain, robo-advice and machine learning are challenging business models makes adding technologists to strategic levels a corporate imperative." "The industry has much ...

Nikko AM to disrupt with acquisition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... it believes are leading and benefiting from cross-sector innovations such as robotics, 3D printing, big data, machine learning, blockchain technology, cloud computing, energy storage, and DNA sequencing. Nikko AM described the move as a natural progression ...

Xero seeks global growth, director steps down

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
New Zealand-based accounting software company Xero has reaffirmed its commitment to machine learning and artificial intelligence to reduce compliance costs and arm accountants and financial advisers "with the tools required to support the world's small ...

ASIC boosts support for regtech

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
... obligations, by way of conducting technology trials such as cognitive and social media monitoring, and assessing machine learning applications. According to a study conducted by financial services technology provider TAS, an overwhelming number of organisations ...

Xero accelerates AI and machine learning

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
Xero will further accelerate its artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation with a new appointment to its product team. Chief product and platform officer Duncan Ritchie will hand his responsibilities as head of small business products ...

CFA considers AI, robo-advice in exams

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
... protection concerns (12%). It is believed the CFA Institute will deliberate the inclusion of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated advice to its exams and curriculum.

Investment manager appoints head of machine learning

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
Man GLG, the discretionary investment management business of Man Group, is expanding its machine learning capabilities with the creation of a new role. William Ferreira joins the firm as head of machine learning, and will be responsible for providing ...

BlackRock's Fink commends Aussie infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... artificial intelligence, embracing the power of machines to enhance its active equities capabilities. "We are using machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced data processing to drive new forms of alpha generation, from monitoring satellite ...