IA talks AI

03.07. Regulex AI Founder on the coming agentic wave

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the IA Talks AI, we speak to Karim Marchoud, the Founder and CEO of Regulex, on how AI is moving from an augmentation phase to an agentic phase.

03.06. Global Council for Responsible AI

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode we speak to Rob Knight, President of the UK Chapter of the Global Council for Responsible AI, about the importance of ethical AI and the upcoming Global AI Framework.

03.05. Innovation Nation – Scotland’s FinTech Journey

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In this live episode of the IA Talks AI, recorded at the IA’s recent Scottish Conference, we speak to Alex Tomczyk and Dr Sonia Schulenburg about the hugely exciting Scottish FinTech scene and how AI is transforming investment management and what changes we should all expect in the years ahead.

03.04. Is AI in a bubble?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

With talk of AI bubbles at every turn, in this episode we sit down with Rachel Baxter of Vanguard to examine the case both for and against there being an AI bubble and explore what the implications of a bubble bursting would be. We also manage to squeeze in a few bonus questions on the role of AI in investment management!

03.03. America’s new AI Action Plan: what is says and what it means

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the IA talks AI, we look at America’s new AI Action Plan and what it means for investment management firms. Richard Normington, Head of Trade & Investment at the IA, dissects the contents of the Plan and analyses its implications for AI policy development in the United States and beyond.

03.02. AI top-bills summer 2025 industry conference season

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0100

The IA takes its roving mic to various industry conferences to get the latest on innovation across investment management and the outlook for the future.

Starring:

-Sonja Laud - L&G Asset Management

-Stephane Janin - AXA Investment Managers

-Rashid Adam, Findlay Park

-Wayne Green, FinServ Dynamics

-Ed Glyn - Calastone

-Daron Pearce, Executive Chairman at Tokenbridge

03.01. EU approach to AI, data sharing, tokenisation and cyber security

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100

The IA sits down with EU Policy Adviser Peter Kerstens, Adviser to the European Commission, to discuss the implementation process of the EU AI Act and what AI means for individuals and employers. In a wide-ranging interview, we also hear about the work of the EU FinTech Taskforce, the future of digital investment markets, the viability of stablecoins versus a digital Euro and the implications of technological advance on cyber security.

12. The impact of AI on sustainable investing

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are joined by Lorenzo Saa, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Clarity AI, to explore the intersection of AI and sustainable investing.

11. BlueFireAI CEO, Luke Waddington, on AI and the future of the industry

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Luke Waddington of BlueFireAI discusses automated decision making and how AI is poised to transform business models in the investment management industry.

10. CEO and Co-Founder of DataSync, Ovo Gharoro, on the crucial importance of having the right data strategy

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Ovo Gharoro, CEO and co-founder of DataSync, discusses the crucial importance of having the right data strategy. Ovo also explains how AI can be used to accelerate data transformation programmes and how to avoid the common issues that too often hamstring data projects.

9. Live podcast: Former Digital Minister Matt Warman on the future of AI in the UK

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In the inaugural live episode of the “IA Talks AI” podcast, we hear from Matt Warman, UKAI Board Member and a former Digital Minister, on the future of AI in the UK, potential legislation on frontier models, the appropriate balance between regulating AI producers vs. deployers and the sustainability of AI.

8. Insights from Southeast Asia on AI, facilitating innovation - and DeepSeek R1

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

James King interviews John Allan and Khim Peow, Optimai, on tech innovation in Singapore and the wider region, focusing on the approach to AI usage and adoption in within asset management locally and prospects for the future, including how the DeepSeek intervention may impact future developments.

Optimai - https://www.optimai.com/ - is a Singapore-based fintech providing AI services for asset managers, traders and brokers locally as well as in Hong Kong and Malaysia.

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

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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.

6. FinsterAI on how AI is enhancing the investment process

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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.

5. Lord Holmes of Richmond discusses AI regulation

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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.

4. New research shows the impact of AI on trading

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

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

3. Technology Working Group AI Report: Key points

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100

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.

2. A 10 Step AI Plan for Asset Managers

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100

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. Their white paper, produced in partnership with fVenn, is available here. Read the ExoBrain weekly AI news or sign up for their newsletter here. For more insights on the paper and the 10-point plan, visit the fVenn website.

1. What does the new UK government mean for AI policy?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0100

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.

12. An AI-powered ‘Intelligent financial system’

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100

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.

11. The role of AI standards

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:00 +0100

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.

10. Chris Cummings, CEO of the Investment Association, about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on investment management

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

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.

9. Rebecca Healey, discusses how AI is transforming the investment process.

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the IA talks AI, Rebecca Healey, Managing Partner at Redlap Consulting, discusses how AI is transforming the investment process.

8. Robin Bylenga of DWS Group talks human factors and AI

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

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.

7. Maycode and IQEQ Digital on AI use cases in compliance

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0100

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.

6. Greg Clark MP talks AI

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0100

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.

5. The AI-powered Workforce

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0100

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

4. Brooks Macdonald on AI and Cyber Resilience

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0100

The Chief Operating Officer and Head of Cyber Security at Brooks Macdonald discuss AI and what it means for investment management firms, including implications for cyber resilience.

3. Schroders CTO talks AI

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0100

James King interviews Jamie Ovenden, Chief Technology Officer at Schroders, on the firm’s recent AI innovation efforts.

2. The UK regulatory framework with AI Minister

Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0100

John Allan interviews Viscount Camrose, the Minister for Artificial Intelligence in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, on the UK Government's National AI Strategy and recent AI white paper.

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1. Introducing the IAs new AI podcast series

Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0100

James King introduces the IA's work on artificial intelligence in the investment management industry, speaking with colleagues Gill Painter and John Allan at the Investment Association.

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