Targeted at UK investment management firms and IA Engine innovators, 'IA talks AI' podcast covers the implementation of artificial intelligence within the sector, from the perspective of both general business efficiencies and with investment-specific use cases in mind. Beginning in May 2023, the series contains short, informal interviews with industry leaders, policymakers, regulators and innovators, covering policy, regulatory and practical considerations.

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05
Mar
2025

FCA Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, Jessica Rusu, on AI innovation in financial services

Join us in this episode as we speak to Jessica Rusu, the Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer at the FCA. Hear about the opportunities AI is creating for the financial services industry, the FCA’s regulatory approach to AI and how the regulator is supporting innovation among firms.
21
Feb
2025

FinsterAI on how AI is enhancing the investment process

In this episode, Sid Jayakumar and Rufus Saunders of FinsterAI discuss how AI is enhancing the investment process and how the role of the investment analyst is likely to change as a result.
11
Dec
2024

Lord Holmes of Richmond discusses AI regulation

In this episode we discuss AI regulation with Lord Holmes of Richmond, the author of the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill which was introduced as a private member’s bill in the last parliament. Lord Holmes shares his views on why AI legislation is required, the appropriate balance between regulating the developers and users of AI models and how to improve public engagement with AI technology.
29
Nov
2024

New research shows the impact of AI on trading

In this episode the IA sits down with Rebecca Healey to discuss her latest research on the impact or AI on trading.

10
Oct
2024

Technology Working Group AI Report: Key points

The IA has published the final report of the Technology Working Group, ‘Artificial Intelligence: Current and future usage within investment management’.
The new report outlines current common use cases and examines enablers and barriers for longer-term AI adoption, as well as recommendations for future AI integration in the investment management industry.
In this episode James King speaks to Derrick Hastie, CTO of Legal & General Investment Management, about some of the key points and next steps illustrated in the document.
01
Oct
2024

A 10 Step AI Plan for Asset Managers

ExoBrain presents their comprehensive AI transformation roadmap and argues that swift action is essential for investment management firms to maintain their competitive edge in an evolving financial landscape. Joel Miller, AI Consultant and Co-Founder at ExoBrain, an AI Consultancy and Engine member, is interviewed by John Allan.
08
Jul
2024

What does the new UK government mean for AI policy?

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.
04
Jul
2024

An AI-powered ‘Intelligent financial system’

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.