D.E. Shaw: Double Down or Diversify?
D.E. Shaw has been a pioneer in quantitative investing since it was founded in the late 80s. Since then, it has focused its efforts on machine learning and other AI-based investment strategies.
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Open Innovation in the Investment Management Industry: Is This The New Frontier?
Can the benefits of open innovation in investment management outweigh the costs? In this piece, we quickly examine the benefits of such an approach agains the backdrop of a traditional asset manager and one of the biggest struggles Quantopian, a firm pioneering in the space, faces.
Ellevest: Can machine learning reverse gender biases in investment management?
Ellevest is developing a robo-advisory platform designed to meet women’s unique financial needs.
BlackRock: Is the Future of Investing in Machine Learning?
This post discusses how BlackRock is leveraging AI more broadly and ML specifically for process improvement and product development, which could result in potentially significant revenue generation.
Fidelity vs. the Robots: The War for Millennials
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest investment managers, is being challenged by robo advisors, start-ups focused on digital investment solutions, for the investment business of millennials. In response, Fidelity embraced digitization to remain competitive. Who will win: Fidelity or the robots?