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Fund management chiefs say tech will drive change as pressure builds on ESG

Artificial intelligence and machine learning could significantly disrupt the industry

Fund management chiefs say tech will drive change as pressure builds on ESG
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Technology will be a key driver of change in the asset management industry over the coming years, according to senior executives, particularly as pressure ramps up on how sustainable investments are reported.

Financial News sent a series of questions to executives at the firms that were shortlisted for our Asset Management Awards 2021 to get their thoughts on the trends shaping the sector. New technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and language processing were some of the biggest disruptors that CEOs identified.

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