Programme AI

Programme

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance, Regulation and Central Banking 

Wednesday 5th, September 2018

Tutor: Clara Durodié, Strategic Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Executive Chair, Cognitive Finance Group

Learning outcomes:

  • History and evolution of AI
  • Fundamental concepts of AI and Machine Learning
  • Definition and key terminology in AI and Machine learning
  • The current disruptive value of  AI and the use Big Data
  • Major application of AI in financial services 
  • Tools and business implications when considering an AI project
  • The power of AI: risk and consideration for the future of humanity

Programme

09:00

Registration and coffee

09:30

Session 1: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning? 

  • Defining Artificial Intelligence and differentiating from Machine Learning
  • Overview of the technological foundations of artificial intelligence
  • The history and evolution of AI 
  • Understanding the basic applications of AI today 

10:30

Coffee break

10:45

Session 2: Combining AI with other FinTech tools 

Understanding the use of AI in:

  • Big Data
  • Distributed Ledger Technology  
  • Reporting Systems
  • Agent-based modelling 

12:00

Lunch

13:00

Session 3: Applications of AI in Financial Risk and Regulation 

  • Understanding of data reporting 
  • Application to modelling and nowcasting 
  • Issues around regulatory compliance 
  • Discussion of the prospects for machine executed regulation 

14:00

Coffee break 

14:15

Session 4: Applications of AI in Cyber Risk and AML/CFT 

  • Artificial intelligence as a tool for cyber resilience 
  • Advantages and pitfalls of AI in AML 
  • Specific applications in prevention, identification and containment
  • Case studies of AI in KYC and CDD 

15:15

Coffee break

15:30

Session 5: The power of AI 

  • Continued evolution of technology 
  • Approaches to international regulation and standardisation 
  • Overview of risks and limitations of AI and machine learning 

16:30

Coffee break

16:45

Session 6: Course conclusion: AI as a solution for the future?

  • Recapping key takeaways of the day 
  • Potential future applications of AI 
  • Questions for regulators to take into account

17:30

End of course

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