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Episode 37: Bruce Traan - How is Technology Shaping the Evolution of Index-Linked Products?
Mar 11 2024
Episode 37: Bruce Traan - How is Technology Shaping the Evolution of Index-Linked Products?
Dear Friends and Colleagues,In this in-depth podcast episode, Bruce Traan, Global Head of Indices at dxFeed, unpacks the intricacies of index management, emphasising the importance of creating tailored indices to meet specific investment strategies. He underscores the critical nature of data quality and the need for transparency in the processes involved.Bruce also touches on utilising AI and machine learning in developing indices and the significance of clearly communicating the methodologies used. This episode provides insights into the evolving landscape of financial markets and the influence of technological progress on these markets.Bruce Traan is an accomplished business leader with over 21 years of global experience in capital markets and the index industry. He specialises in strategic partnerships, global business development, and index product strategy. Before joining dxFeed in September 2023, Bruce founded Benchmarket, the first peer-to-peer exchange for index licensing. Before that, he served as Chief Index Officer at Coin Metrics and held senior leadership roles at Cboe Global Markets, overseeing the geographic expansion of benchmark products and services. Bruce holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in finance from Northeastern Illinois University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please go to www.myindex.solutions to receive the e-book "Index Technology Providers" which compares the offerings of multiple index providers, including dxFeed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay curious and keep investing smartly,Stefan WagnerHost of the Nalu FM Finance Podcast
Episode 35: Rico Blaser - How are current trends in active management shaping the future of AMCs, and what should we consider when evaluating their potential?
Jan 24 2024
Episode 35: Rico Blaser - How are current trends in active management shaping the future of AMCs, and what should we consider when evaluating their potential?
Dear Friends and Colleagues,I hope you a great start to 2024!The latest Nalu FM Finance Podcast episode features Rico Blaser, CEO of vestr A.G., offering unique insights into investing, speculating, and betting. Rico challenges conventional wisdom with finesse, providing a thought-provoking perspective that will leave you contemplating your outlook.Rico is the CEO of vestr A.G., a fintech company creating SaaS solutions for actively managed products. Before co-founding vestr, he spent over a decade in large financial institutions and on Wall Street. Rico has a quantitative background in computer science, mathematics, and machine learning.In this interview, we discuss:The birth of vestr A.G. as Rico takes us on his journey from competitive swimming to the financial industry, highlighting his passion for quantitative trading strategies and exotic derivatives.The world of AMCs (Actively Managed Certificates) and discover how vestr A.G. is revolutionizing their handling, overcoming hurdles AMC issuers face. Rico's operational insights offer a fresh perspective on active investment management.Effective risk management strategies for actively managed certificates, including tips on diversification, hedging, and collateral schemes to safeguard investments.Stay curious and keep investing smartly,Stefan Wagner, Host of the Nalu FM Finance Podcast
Episode 33: Jacob Ayres-Thomson & Hassan Salamony - How can AI leverage vast amounts of public data to empower investors?
Oct 8 2023
Episode 33: Jacob Ayres-Thomson & Hassan Salamony - How can AI leverage vast amounts of public data to empower investors?
Dear Friends and Colleagues,In this insightful interview with Jacob Ayres-Thomson and Hassan Salamony, we discussed how Artificial Intelligence can leverage vast amounts of public data to empower investors. Jacob is the Founder and CEO of 3AI, a machine learning company dedicated to unlocking alpha in large data sets. Previously, he represented PwC as their asset & risk modelling expert, advising the UK Treasury during the Financial Crisis and consulting clients across insurance, investment banking, hedge fund and asset management. Before that, he worked in equity trading for Barclays Capital and Goldman Sachs. Jacob holds an MSc (Dist) in Machine Learning from UCL AI Center and a BSc (1st) in Statistics from University College London.Hassan is the COO and co-founder of 3AI. Prior to joining 3AI, Hassan served as MD at Goldman Sachs in London, where he led the global markets FICC sales team for institutional clients across the UK and Ireland. Before this, he was a director at Barclays, leading the bank's coverage team across Europe. He holds a Distinction in Algorithmic Trading from Oxford and a BSc (Hons) in Management Science from LSE. In this interview, we discuss:How can AI make sense of large data sets?How does 3AI make data explainable?How the 3AI solution can predict surprises in the financial markets?  Where is Artificial Intelligence developing?and much more