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The impact of data and computing power on investment strategies

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The exponential growth of data availability, the immense computing power now at fund managers’ disposal and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how institutional and retail investors are approaching investing.To explore these groundbreaking developments in this podcast, we were joined by Chetan Ramlall, the head of quantitative research at 1nvest, a division of Stanlib Systematic Solutions.With a master’s degree in mathematical finance and extensive experience in both engineering and quantitative research, Ramlall (pictured below) is at the forefront of integrating AI and machine learning into investment strategies.Tune in to our latest podcast episode below and discover how these innovations are set to influence fund managers and investors alike in the years to come.
26 Jul English South Africa Investing

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