Is the future of investments “Man vs Machine” or “Man and Machine”?

With the increasing adoption of AI technologies, investment managers were constantly searching for new ways to leverage AI to enhance their decision-making processes and drive higher returns. Would AI eliminate the need for human asset managers or was the future an augmented one where AI empowered man to make better investment decisions?

Joined by international AI specialists and portfolio managers, Dorian Carrell of Schroders Investment Management, Gautam Samarth of M&G Investments, along with STANLIB Asset Manager's Marius Oberholzer, host Leigh Kohler explored the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on investment management in May.

Waseem Abrahams then chatted with Evan Baars of NMG Research to discuss the most important trends impacting investment management and advice in SA.

About the Webinar

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on investment management in the next few years. Not only does AI have the ability to analyse vast amounts of data at high speed, enabling investment managers to make more informed decisions, but AI-powered algorithms can already identify patterns and trends in financial data that help investment managers to identify opportunities and risks.

Is the future of investments “Man vs Machine” or “Man and Machine”? Will AI eliminate the need for human asset managers or is the future an augmented one where AI empowers man to make better investment decisions?

The webinar will explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on investment management. With t increasing adoption of AI technologies, investment managers are constantly searching for new ways to leverage AI to enhance their decision-making processes and drive higher returns.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand various AI techniques used in investment management, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Delve into the benefits of AI adoption, such as improved investment decision-making, reduced human bias, and the ability to process vast amounts of data in real-time.
• Understand the challenges that come with AI adoption, such as the need for large amounts of high-quality data, the risk of over-reliance on algorithms, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI usage.
• Provide real-world examples of investment firms that have successfully implemented AI into their investment process and have seen significant improvements in their performance.
• Understand the major trends impacting investment management and advice in SA.