Editor’s Thoughts.

Once again the JSE ended up (again) yesterday according to the market data brought to you by Ninety One (below) – it’s getting a bit boring this year, no? In a great episode of Living Markets with Liberty, John Taylor (Liberty Corporate Benefits) and Leon (and AI) talk about the markets. Is John getting nervous about the macro’s? And what about AI, hedge funds and private markets for pension funds? Grab your favourite cup of coffee and enjoy the conversation.

And if you are optimistic about the market, that may bode well for your long term success, according to Adriaan Pask (PSG Wealth).

While you’re on EBnet.Stream catch the next episode of Power Plays & Pay Days, with Special Guest, Katlego Moagi from Citizen Concerned. As a fiduciary or advisor, why should you be aware of the politics? Well, the social environment and country South Africans retire into is just as important as investment returns and benefit structures. It’s about knowing the broader policies and narrative. Katlego asks an interesting question: Why do the politicians always bring us back to the race issue?

I also enjoyed Ferdie Pieterse’s (Experian) unpacking of recent research into how machine learning is transforming decision making across financial services. Data is noisy and patterns come and go. Are AI and machine learning really able to deliver alpha? This is a question posed by Momentum Multi-Managers at this year’s EBnet Evolutionaries Conference. Momentum is one of over 20 talks you can listen to in this year’s virtual event where the theme is AI and tech – in investments, advice and employee benefits. You’re also able to enjoy a course offered by ROBECO on AI for free while earning verified CPD hours! Register here.

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