Hello Community!
How exciting and inspiring to meet all of you, thank you for introducing yourselves! Feel free to browse through discussions and engage, ask questions and share your insights.
Don't forget to reserve your free spot for our community's first online coffee catch up on January 23rd! We will have fun polls and games and you will meet members and community champions during our "member spotlight" part. We will also run informal breakout rooms too. Here's the link.
I am super curious in how 2025 will shape up for members and for all of us in terms of Gen AI and other tech innovations adoption. Will we see the army of AI agents? Will we see the rise of super-powerful local LLMs? How will the "wild card" of regulatory issues play out? Here's an interesting observations on the future from Hargreaves Lansdown
And here are some takeaways from the article in Fintech Magazine:
The asset management industry is poised for significant transformation by 2025, driven by technological advancements, evolving investor preferences, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Key trends include:
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Hyper-Personalization of Investment Solutions: Investors are increasingly seeking bespoke portfolios that align with their specific financial goals, risk tolerances, and values. Advancements in technology, particularly AI and machine learning, are enabling asset managers to offer customized investment solutions at scale.
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Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is enhancing investment decision-making by accelerating data analysis and identifying early investment signals. This allows managers to make more informed and timely decisions, improving portfolio performance.
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Digital and Direct-to-Consumer Distribution Channels: There's a shift towards digital distribution strategies, reducing reliance on intermediaries and lowering costs. This approach enables asset managers to reach a broader audience and offer more personalized communication and product recommendations.
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Emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors: Investors are increasingly considering ESG criteria in their investment decisions, prompting asset managers to integrate sustainability into their offerings. This trend reflects a growing demand for investments that not only yield financial returns but also contribute positively to society and the environment.
These developments suggest that asset managers who leverage technology to offer personalized, efficient, and sustainable investment solutions will be well-positioned to succeed in the evolving landscape of 2025.
Wow, this sounds like an exhilirating future, but also, like a lot of work!
Let's be together and share lessons learned. I look forward to seeing all of you at our first coffee chat in January!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
Aya
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Aya Pariy
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