big data

FIS Stanford 2025

AI beyond the black box

The artificial intelligence revolution is taking place against a backdrop of rising fiscal deficits and a realignment of the geopolitical order. Applying cutting-edge AI technology to navigate markets is helping asset managers such as Bridgewater make sense of a shifting landscape.

Simon HoyleSeptember 23, 2025

FIS Stanford 2025

Chicken, beef or vegetables: assessing the real environmental impact of AI

The inexorable rise of AI is increasing energy demand around the globe, but the technology itself is also enabling greater efficiencies. Assessing its real impact requires an understanding of both its “footprint” and its “handprint”, and its impact may not be as dire as we’ve been led to believe.

Simon HoyleSeptember 22, 2025

Sustainability Harvard - September 2022

Asset owners push for better data in private markets

Investors discuss the role of private assets helping drive the transition and the data gathering process in private markets

Ben HurleyOctober 4, 2022

Industry events

Is AI compatible with civil rights?

The way the business community is approaching AI is fundamentally incompatible with civil rights, according to Vivienne Ming, co-founder and executive chair of Socos Labs, an independent think-tank that explores the future of human potential.

Amanda WhiteJuly 5, 2019

FIS Stanford 2018

Machine learning’s risk/reward challenge

The availability of big data and cheap computer power is making machine learning a profit driver for businesses. A panel of experts discussed related risk-management and governance issues.

Sarah RundellOctober 5, 2018

Organisational Design

Data science good value for investors

A case study looking at University of California Investments' reporting of illiquid asset valuations shows how institutional investors can use data science to improve operational efficiency.

Amanda WhiteAugust 1, 2018

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