As artificial intelligence moves from hype to adoption, asset managers are exploring how AI can enhance decision-making, boost productivity, and drive operational efficiency across the investment lifecycle.
Kicking off the IMAS AI Series, this inaugural session introduced “The Investment Wheel” – a practical framework developed to map AI opportunities across front, middle, and back-office functions.
This session featured real-world perspectives on how AI is being applied in areas such as research, portfolio construction, compliance, and client servicing. A panel discussion followed, with senior leaders from the investment industry discussing where AI is delivering impact today, what has worked, what hasn’t, and what’s needed to unlock its full potential.
| Time | Programme |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Registration & Lunch |
| 12:00pm – 12:05pm | Welcome remarks Carmen Wee, CEO, IMAS David O’Brien, Head of Operations, APAC, Aberdeen |
| 12:05pm – 12:35pm |
Reframing AI: A Strategic Lens for Investment Firm – AI Series and Framework Introduction Gain practical insights into how AI is transforming asset management—from strategic vision to hands-on implementation. This session will introduce The Investment Wheel framework and share real-world lessons from integrating AI into core investment workflows—what works, what doesn’t, and how to overcome operational challenges. Speaker
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| 12:35pm – 1:20pm |
Panel Discussion: AI Across the Value Chain – Ecosystem Perspectives Hear from asset managers on how they’re deploying AI across front, middle, and back offices with real use cases and real lessons. Speakers
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| 1:20pm – 1:35pm | Q&A |
| 1:35pm – 1:40pm | Closing |
| 1:40pm – 2:00pm | Networking |
This session offered decision-makers practical perspectives and peer insights to shape AI strategy in a fast-evolving environment. From the latest trends in frontier AI research, to practical adoption stories across front, middle, and back-office functions, the session sparked candid conversations on:
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