AI
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2024 winner’s interview: Artificial Intelligence Risk
CEO of AI Risk discusses how its AIR-GPT platform earned the company Best buy-side AI platform or tool (compliance) at the BST awards
Back to basics: Taxonomies, lineage still stifle data efforts
Voice of the CDO: While data professionals are increasingly showing their value when it comes to analytics and AI adoption, their main job is still—crucially—getting a strong data foundation in place. That starts with taxonomies and lineage.
J&J debuts AI data contracts management tool
J&J’s new GARD service will use AI to help data pros query data contracts and license agreements.
An AI-first approach to model risk management
Firms must define their AI risk appetite before trying to manage or model it, says Christophe Rougeaux
The AI boom proves a boon for chief data officers
Voice of the CDO: As trading firms incorporate AI and large language models into their investment workflows, there’s a growing realization among firms that their data governance structures are riddled with holes. Enter the chief data officer.
FactSet launches conversational AI for increased productivity
FactSet is set to release a generative AI search agent across its platform in early 2025.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 295: Vision57’s Steve Grob
Steve Grob joins the podcast to discuss all things interoperability, AI, and the future of the OMS.
S&P debuts GenAI ‘Document Intelligence’ for Capital IQ
The new tool provides summaries of lengthy text-based documents such as filings and earnings transcripts and allows users to query the documents with a ChatGPT-style interface.
BofA deploys equities tech stack for e-FX
The bank is trying to get ahead of the pack with its new algo and e-FX offerings.
AI set to overhaul market data landscape by 2029, new study finds
A new report by Burton-Taylor says the intersection of advanced AI and market data has big implications for analytics, delivery, licensing, and more.
How ‘Bond gadgets’ make tackling data easier for regulators and traders
The IMD Wrap: Everyone loves the hype around AI, especially financial firms. And now, even regulators are getting in on the act. But first... “The name’s Bond; J-AI-mes Bond”
Google teams up with Linklaters on GenAI contract analysis project
While the large language model is unique to Linklaters and legal documents, Google believes financial services firms will also benefit from GenAI when it comes to contract analysis.
Man Group’s head of risk engineering doesn’t trust ChatGPT for managing risk
Risk managers have a duty to know how AI is being used within their firms. At a recent event, execs from Man Group and others discussed the benefits and pitfalls of AI in risk management.
Banks seemingly build more than buy, but why?
Waters Wrap: A new report states that banks are increasingly enticed by the idea of building systems in-house, versus being locked into a long-term vendor contract. Anthony explores the reason for this shift.
Who’s afraid of the big, bad AI computer?
The last two years of GenAI’s hype cycle have re-energized the conversation around what AI technology can offer. It’s also brought fears, concerns, and post-apocalyptic narratives. Nyela thinks much of it is unwarranted.
Deutsche Bank experiments with regulatory GenAI tool
Project Aggie can complete what business domain experts typically do in a few hours in under five minutes, the bank says.
Startup takes aim at data notifications burden
The rising tide of daily notification messages from exchanges is threatening to overwhelm data professionals. A new entrant is looking to help.
What AI can (and can’t) do for advisers
Researchers at IBM contend that AI can assist advisers with portfolio management, but there are limits.
Cooling crisis: Datacenters feel the heat from GenAI compute requirements
The IMD Wrap: A new report highlights the power and environmental challenges being created by increased GenAI adoption. In the datacenter world, being hot isn’t cool, while being cool is hot.
Old dogs and new tricks at Brown Brothers Harriman: Meet Kevin Welch
After two decades of working for the oldest private bank in the US, Welch has mastered keeping his balance—change and stasis, humans and artificial intelligence, work and play.
BNY doubles down on AI investments amid operating model overhaul
The bank’s CEO said he remains convinced of the potential of AI to enhance client offerings and increase the efficiency of employees.