Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

New Year - New Community! Hello everyone and Happy 2025!

Thank you for everyone who joined so far and introduced themselves in this thread! I am Aya, your community manager and am very excited to build a lively, high gravity community together with you. For us to learn more on new technologies and innovations, to learn from each other how these things impact our roles and industries.

Here are a few community events that you can book now:

Online coffee catch up, January 23rd, 1-1:50 pm zoom. This is a very informal online coffee meetup for members to meet, chat and have fun. You will also meet your Community Champions Zak (Santander) and Kara (HSBC Ventures). Everyone is welcome to join the "spotlight". Reserve your spot here.

Community Webinar, February 5, 1 - 1:50 pm. Backtesting with Correlation. This webinar is brought to you by Data Science Working Group and features a great speaker Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk management and AI consultant. Reserve your spot here.

In the meantime, do share things you find interesting or challenging in the discussions on this platform. If you have any ideas or questions, always happy to chat! 

Aya

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

Good morning community!

Here's the video of our webinar "Backtesting with Correlation" (Natwest) for those who missed it on the day:
Video 32 min, 0.5 CPD

Backtesting can be extremely useful for investors – but it's extremely complex. Dr. Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk Management and AI Consultant, NatWest Group uses his background as a mathematician to help you confront the challenges of false correlations to produce more accurate statistical evaluations that suit your needs. Understand:  

• Why statistical evaluations are so complex to produce in the investment industry 
• What auto-correlation and cross-correlation are, and how these issues emerge 
• Key strategies to ensure the correlations in your backtesting data are genuine 
• Why one of the best ways to test for correlation is to test for decorrelation 
• How to choose the right backtesting strategy for what you do in your role 

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 14-01-2025 16:15
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

New Year - New Community! Hello everyone and Happy 2025!

Thank you for everyone who joined so far and introduced themselves in this thread! I am Aya, your community manager and am very excited to build a lively, high gravity community together with you. For us to learn more on new technologies and innovations, to learn from each other how these things impact our roles and industries.

Here are a few community events that you can book now:

Online coffee catch up, January 23rd, 1-1:50 pm zoom. This is a very informal online coffee meetup for members to meet, chat and have fun. You will also meet your Community Champions Zak (Santander) and Kara (HSBC Ventures). Everyone is welcome to join the "spotlight". Reserve your spot here.

Community Webinar, February 5, 1 - 1:50 pm. Backtesting with Correlation. This webinar is brought to you by Data Science Working Group and features a great speaker Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk management and AI consultant. Reserve your spot here.

In the meantime, do share things you find interesting or challenging in the discussions on this platform. If you have any ideas or questions, always happy to chat! 

Aya

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2024 17:25
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

------------------------------
Aya Pariy
------------------------------

Hello Community!

Here are our upcoming events for this community. Make sure your save your seat!

19 March, webinar, 1 pm. 

Towards digital capital markets - How and why cutting-edge technologies can reshape global markets for the better

Dipak Chotai, Managing Director, JD Risk Solutions

ipak is the founder of specialist consultancy firm, JD Risk Solutions, with clients including buy and sell side institutions, and industry bodies in areas including business strategy, digital transformation, regulatory implementation, risk management, resource optimisation, and advocacy.

He is a former Managing Director at UBS and was the head of risk management for the fixed income business, with his team being responsible for actively managing market, liquidity, and documentation risks within the business, alongside resource optimisation, and overseeing a number of regulatory projects. 

Throughout his 17-year tenure at UBS, Dipak had occupied roles within technology, middle office, and front office. Notably, Dipak was a senior trader on the XVA desk during the financial crisis. He has also served on CCP Risk committees, boards, and been involved with various industry initiatives.

25 March. Community Online Coffee Catch UP. 

Community Coffee Catch Up:  Welcome everyone! 

After a sell-out first event we're back with another virtual coffee catch up - grab a brew, log on and say hello to your fellow tech enthusiasts!

Come and share your passions and talk over challenges. We will play a thought-provoking game or two and run our Member Spotlight

On this occasion you will hear from our community champion Jonathan Philp, Principal Specialist, NTT Data and community member Sanjan Sarin, CFA, Executive Director, FX and Rates Sales, Risk Solutions Group, Nomura.  Hear their insights on how quick adoption of new technologies changes the organisations in the investment space.

If you'd like to join the "Member spotlight" feature for this meetup talking about your passions, your work, challenges and solutions – give us a shout.

You will also network inside moderated breakout rooms, learn from each other on what work and what doesn't, and come out with great many new connections.

Here's what one of our members Prab Bajwa said after our first coffee catch up in January: "Thank you for launching this wonderful initiative - the event was thoroughly enjoyable. Our breakout group's discussion was highly engaging, with everyone contributing. The diversity of backgrounds and experiences made it especially fascinating.

Common themes of feedback on what folks are looking for from our group included sharing lessons learned, exchanging ideas, and market intelligence. Today I hope was a taster of the great things to come".

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 12-02-2025 10:04
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

Good morning community!

Here's the video of our webinar "Backtesting with Correlation" (Natwest) for those who missed it on the day:
Video 32 min, 0.5 CPD

Backtesting can be extremely useful for investors – but it's extremely complex. Dr. Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk Management and AI Consultant, NatWest Group uses his background as a mathematician to help you confront the challenges of false correlations to produce more accurate statistical evaluations that suit your needs. Understand:  

• Why statistical evaluations are so complex to produce in the investment industry 
• What auto-correlation and cross-correlation are, and how these issues emerge 
• Key strategies to ensure the correlations in your backtesting data are genuine 
• Why one of the best ways to test for correlation is to test for decorrelation 
• How to choose the right backtesting strategy for what you do in your role 

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 14-01-2025 16:15
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

New Year - New Community! Hello everyone and Happy 2025!

Thank you for everyone who joined so far and introduced themselves in this thread! I am Aya, your community manager and am very excited to build a lively, high gravity community together with you. For us to learn more on new technologies and innovations, to learn from each other how these things impact our roles and industries.

Here are a few community events that you can book now:

Online coffee catch up, January 23rd, 1-1:50 pm zoom. This is a very informal online coffee meetup for members to meet, chat and have fun. You will also meet your Community Champions Zak (Santander) and Kara (HSBC Ventures). Everyone is welcome to join the "spotlight". Reserve your spot here.

Community Webinar, February 5, 1 - 1:50 pm. Backtesting with Correlation. This webinar is brought to you by Data Science Working Group and features a great speaker Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk management and AI consultant. Reserve your spot here.

In the meantime, do share things you find interesting or challenging in the discussions on this platform. If you have any ideas or questions, always happy to chat! 

Aya

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2024 17:25
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

------------------------------
Aya Pariy
------------------------------

Hi everyone,

Sharing recording  from one of our events in February Navigating AI risks
43 min video, 0.75 CPD

You could use AI for almost anything in investing – but should you? Explore how the investment industry is adopting AI, how to migitate against the risks involved, and develop a practical framework to use AI responsibly with Dr. Hanan Alhaddi, CEO, Alhaddi Consulting Group. Discover: 

• The current state of AI implementation within the investment industry, and the implications 
• A quick guide to the traditional AI development process and the risks of each step 
• The most common AI use cases for investors, from sentiment analysis to robo-advisory services 
• The key risks in using AI in investing, from model overfitting to cybersecurity concerns 
• Top tips for risk mitigation and practical strategies to use AI sustainably and securely in your role 

Hello Community!

Here are our upcoming events for this community. Make sure your save your seat!

19 March, webinar, 1 pm. 

Towards digital capital markets - How and why cutting-edge technologies can reshape global markets for the better

Dipak Chotai, Managing Director, JD Risk Solutions

ipak is the founder of specialist consultancy firm, JD Risk Solutions, with clients including buy and sell side institutions, and industry bodies in areas including business strategy, digital transformation, regulatory implementation, risk management, resource optimisation, and advocacy.

He is a former Managing Director at UBS and was the head of risk management for the fixed income business, with his team being responsible for actively managing market, liquidity, and documentation risks within the business, alongside resource optimisation, and overseeing a number of regulatory projects. 

Throughout his 17-year tenure at UBS, Dipak had occupied roles within technology, middle office, and front office. Notably, Dipak was a senior trader on the XVA desk during the financial crisis. He has also served on CCP Risk committees, boards, and been involved with various industry initiatives.

25 March. Community Online Coffee Catch UP. 

Community Coffee Catch Up:  Welcome everyone! 

After a sell-out first event we're back with another virtual coffee catch up - grab a brew, log on and say hello to your fellow tech enthusiasts!

Come and share your passions and talk over challenges. We will play a thought-provoking game or two and run our Member Spotlight

On this occasion you will hear from our community champion Jonathan Philp, Principal Specialist, NTT Data and community member Sanjan Sarin, CFA, Executive Director, FX and Rates Sales, Risk Solutions Group, Nomura.  Hear their insights on how quick adoption of new technologies changes the organisations in the investment space.

If you'd like to join the "Member spotlight" feature for this meetup talking about your passions, your work, challenges and solutions – give us a shout.

You will also network inside moderated breakout rooms, learn from each other on what work and what doesn't, and come out with great many new connections.

Here's what one of our members Prab Bajwa said after our first coffee catch up in January: "Thank you for launching this wonderful initiative - the event was thoroughly enjoyable. Our breakout group's discussion was highly engaging, with everyone contributing. The diversity of backgrounds and experiences made it especially fascinating.

Common themes of feedback on what folks are looking for from our group included sharing lessons learned, exchanging ideas, and market intelligence. Today I hope was a taster of the great things to come".

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 12-02-2025 10:04
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

Good morning community!

Here's the video of our webinar "Backtesting with Correlation" (Natwest) for those who missed it on the day:
Video 32 min, 0.5 CPD

Backtesting can be extremely useful for investors – but it's extremely complex. Dr. Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk Management and AI Consultant, NatWest Group uses his background as a mathematician to help you confront the challenges of false correlations to produce more accurate statistical evaluations that suit your needs. Understand:  

• Why statistical evaluations are so complex to produce in the investment industry 
• What auto-correlation and cross-correlation are, and how these issues emerge 
• Key strategies to ensure the correlations in your backtesting data are genuine 
• Why one of the best ways to test for correlation is to test for decorrelation 
• How to choose the right backtesting strategy for what you do in your role 

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 14-01-2025 16:15
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

New Year - New Community! Hello everyone and Happy 2025!

Thank you for everyone who joined so far and introduced themselves in this thread! I am Aya, your community manager and am very excited to build a lively, high gravity community together with you. For us to learn more on new technologies and innovations, to learn from each other how these things impact our roles and industries.

Here are a few community events that you can book now:

Online coffee catch up, January 23rd, 1-1:50 pm zoom. This is a very informal online coffee meetup for members to meet, chat and have fun. You will also meet your Community Champions Zak (Santander) and Kara (HSBC Ventures). Everyone is welcome to join the "spotlight". Reserve your spot here.

Community Webinar, February 5, 1 - 1:50 pm. Backtesting with Correlation. This webinar is brought to you by Data Science Working Group and features a great speaker Nikolai Nowaczyk, Risk management and AI consultant. Reserve your spot here.

In the meantime, do share things you find interesting or challenging in the discussions on this platform. If you have any ideas or questions, always happy to chat! 

Aya

------------------------------
Aya Pariy

Original Message:
Sent: 05-12-2024 17:25
From: Aya Pariy
Subject: Community events

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

------------------------------
Aya Pariy
------------------------------

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.

Hello Community!
Introducing Our Virtual Coffee Chat – A New Way to Connect!

We know how much you value informal networking-it's often where the best ideas and connections happen. That's why we're excited to introduce our brand-new online coffee chat format just for our community!

☕ Grab your favorite brew, log on, and join fellow technology and innovation enthusiasts for a relaxed and inspiring session.

🌟 We've added a special "Member Spotlight" feature! Hear directly from some of your peers, meet Community Champions as they share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

💬 You'll also get the chance to network in moderated breakout rooms, perfect for discussing your goals for the year, brainstorming challenges, and discovering what others in the space are working on.

Don't miss out-we'd love to see you there! Here's the link to save your seat.