The Investment Association
IA talks AI
Targeted at UK investment management firms and IA Engine innovators, 'IA talks AI' covers the implementation of artificial intelligence within the sector, from the perspective of both general business efficiencies and with investment-specific use cases in mind. Beginning in May 2023, the series contains short, informal interviews with industry leaders, policymakers, regulators and innovators, covering policy, regulatory and practical considerations.
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Jun 8, 2026
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Episodes
03.10. From Assistants to Agents: AI’s Next Leap (Episode 2 of 2) 08.06.2026 36:20
In Part 2 of this double episode with Deloitte, we continue the conversation with Dimitri Tsopanakos and discuss the next phase of AI technology and what it means for firms. Understand what is meant by the ‘agentic economy’ and how firms can safely empower autonomous AI agents within their operating models.
03.09. From Experimentation to Impact: Scaling AI in Investment Management (Episode 1 of 2) 01.06.2026 28:40
In Part 1 of this double episode with Deloitte, we speak to Dimitri Tsopanakos about how AI is transforming investment management from front to back. Hear what separates successful AI deployments from ones that fail and how firms can measure the performance of AI.
03.08. Exclusive: IOSCO launch AI supervisory toolkit 26.05.2026 39:49
Kris Nathanail, Director for Standards Development at IOSCO explains their AI supervisory toolkit and the questions regulators can ask financial firms about safe AI adoption.
03.07. Regulex AI Founder on the coming agentic wave 21.04.2026 19:38
In this episode of the IA Talks AI, we speak to Karim Marchoud, the Founder and CEO of Regulex, on how AI is moving from an augmentation phase to an agentic phase.
03.06. Global Council for Responsible AI 06.01.2026 35:10
In this episode we speak to Rob Knight, President of the UK Chapter of the Global Council for Responsible AI, about the importance of ethical AI and the upcoming Global AI Framework.
03.05. Innovation Nation – Scotland’s FinTech Journey 09.12.2025 20:50
In this live episode of the IA Talks AI, recorded at the IA’s recent Scottish Conference, we speak to Alex Tomczyk and Dr Sonia Schulenburg about the hugely exciting Scottish FinTech scene and how AI is transforming investment management and what changes we should all expect in the years ahead.
03.04. Is AI in a bubble? 10.11.2025 28:29
With talk of AI bubbles at every turn, in this episode we sit down with Rachel Baxter of Vanguard to examine the case both for and against there being an AI bubble and explore what the implications of a bubble bursting would be. We also manage to squeeze in a few bonus questions on the role of AI in investment management!
03.03. America’s new AI Action Plan: what is says and what it means 15.09.2025 21:05
In this episode of the IA talks AI, we look at America’s new AI Action Plan and what it means for investment management firms. Richard Normington, Head of Trade & Investment at the IA, dissects the contents of the Plan and analyses its implications for AI policy development in the United States and beyond.
03.02. AI top-bills summer 2025 industry conference season 29.07.2025 17:40
T he IA takes its roving mic to various industry conferences to get the latest on innovation across investment management and the outlook for the future. Starring: -Sonja Laud - L&G Asset Management -Stephane Janin - AXA Investment Managers -Rashid Adam, Findlay Park -Wayne Green, FinServ Dynamics -Ed Glyn - Calastone -Daron Pearce, Executive Chairman at Tokenbridge
03.01. EU approach to AI, data sharing, tokenisation and cyber security 17.07.2025 36:30
The IA sits down with EU Policy Adviser Peter Kerstens, Adviser to the European Commission, to discuss the implementation process of the EU AI Act and what AI means for individuals and employers. In a wide-ranging interview, we also hear about the work of the EU FinTech Taskforce, the future of digital investment markets, the viability of stablecoins versus a digital Euro and the implications of t...
12. The impact of AI on sustainable investing 01.07.2025 35:21
In this episode, we are joined by Lorenzo Saa, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Clarity AI, to explore the intersection of AI and sustainable investing.
11. BlueFireAI CEO, Luke Waddington, on AI and the future of the industry 03.06.2025 26:38
In this episode, Luke Waddington of BlueFireAI discusses automated decision making and how AI is poised to transform business models in the investment management industry.
10. CEO and Co-Founder of DataSync, Ovo Gharoro, on the crucial importance of having the right data strategy 15.04.2025 20:24
In this episode, Ovo Gharoro, CEO and co-founder of DataSync, discusses the crucial importance of having the right data strategy. Ovo also explains how AI can be used to accelerate data transformation programmes and how to avoid the common issues that too often hamstring data projects.
9. Live podcast: Former Digital Minister Matt Warman on the future of AI in the UK 04.04.2025 24:57
In the inaugural live episode of the “IA Talks AI” podcast, we hear from Matt Warman, UKAI Board Member and a former Digital Minister, on the future of AI in the UK, potential legislation on frontier models, the appropriate balance between regulating AI producers vs. deployers and the sustainability of AI.
8. Insights from Southeast Asia on AI, facilitating innovation - and DeepSeek R1 27.03.2025 27:15
James King interviews John Allan and Khim Peow, Optimai, on tech innovation in Singapore and the wider region, focusing on the approach to AI usage and adoption in within asset management locally and prospects for the future, including how the DeepSeek intervention may impact future developments. Optimai - https://www.optimai.com/ - is a Singapore-based fintech providing AI services for asset mana...
7. FCA Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, Jessica Rusu, on AI innovation in financial services 05.03.2025 23:39
Join us in this episode as we speak to Jessica Rusu, the Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer at the FCA. Hear about the opportunities AI is creating for the financial services industry, the FCA’s regulatory approach to AI and how the regulator is supporting innovation among firms.
6. FinsterAI on how AI is enhancing the investment process 21.02.2025 30:03
In this episode, Sid Jayakumar and Rufus Saunders of FinsterAI discuss how AI is enhancing the investment process and how the role of the investment analyst is likely to change as a result.
5. Lord Holmes of Richmond discusses AI regulation 11.12.2024 20:21
In this episode we discuss AI regulation with Lord Holmes of Richmond, the author of the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill which was introduced as a private member’s bill in the last parliament. Lord Holmes shares his views on why AI legislation is required, the appropriate balance between regulating the developers and users of AI models and how to improve public engagement with AI technol...
4. New research shows the impact of AI on trading 29.11.2024 18:42
In this episode the IA sits down with Rebecca Healey to discuss her latest research on the impact or AI on trading.
3. Technology Working Group AI Report: Key points 10.10.2024 12:56
The IA has published the final report of the Technology Working Group, ‘ Artificial Intelligence: Current and future usage within investment management ’. The new report outlines current common use cases and examines enablers and barriers for longer-term AI adoption, as well as recommendations for future AI integration in the investment management industry. In this episode James King speaks to Der...
2. A 10 Step AI Plan for Asset Managers 01.10.2024 16:31
ExoBrain presents their comprehensive AI transformation roadmap and argues that swift action is essential for investment management firms to maintain their competitive edge in an evolving financial landscape. Joel Miller, AI Consultant and Co-Founder at ExoBrain, an AI Consultancy and Engine member, is interviewed by John Allan. Their white paper, produced in partnership with fVenn, is available h...
1. What does the new UK government mean for AI policy? 08.07.2024 17:04
Labour has formed a new government with a strong mandate for ‘change’. After 14 years out of office Labour are back and have the opportunity to shape things for the foreseeable future. What do we know of their plans for AI regulation, and how will they look to balance the opportunities for the UK economy with managing the risks for individuals and consumers? Turning a page and starting the second...
12. An AI-powered ‘Intelligent financial system’ 04.07.2024 10:28
The final episode of series one discusses financial stability and systemic risks from the use of AI in asset management. Merlin Stein, AI governance researcher at the University of Oxford and co-author of recent BIS Working Paper on AI (available at https://www.bis.org/publ/work1194.htm) , joins John Allan to outline the paper’s findings on the potential of an ‘Intelligent financial system’ transf...
11. The role of AI standards 08.05.2024 27:15
The three organisations that make up the UK’s AI Standards Hub , The Alan Turing Institute, the National Physical Laboratory and the British Standards Institution, discuss the role of AI standards and the current domestic and international priorities in this space.
10. Chris Cummings, CEO of the Investment Association, about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on investment management 21.02.2024 17:16
In this thought-provoking episode of IA Talks AI, host James King chats with Chris Cummings, the CEO of the Investment Association, about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on investment management. They delve into how AI is revolutionizing strategy and operations within the industry. Key Points Discussed: - The strategic importance of technology and innovation for staying co...
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