We are pleased to release the final report from the industry-led Technology Working Group, ‘Artificial Intelligence: Current and Future Usage within Investment Management’. The report outlines current common use cases and examines enablers and barriers for longer-term AI adoption, as well as recommendations for future AI integration in the investment management industry. For the industry as a whole, AI represents a strategic opportunity to increase both the domestic and international competitiveness of the UK’s investment sector and contribute to economic growth. Thanks to @michellescrim , Legal & General Investment Management (@LGIM), for her role chairing the Technology Working Group, and to @hmtreasury, @TheFCA and all Working Group members for their support in completing the final phase of work. To read more click here: theia.org/news/press-release…

The Investment Association today opens applications for its annual Engine Innovator Programme, an accelerator programme launched in 2018 that supports FinTech firms, developing solutions for investments, operations and distribution. The Engine Innovator Programme runs alongside the SPARKS programme, which supports advancing pre-seed, early-stage initiatives and will open for applications later this month. Gillian Painter, Head of @IAEngine at the Investment Association, commented, "Innovation in investment management is crucial to enhancing the experience for the millions of people we serve across the UK and abroad. The programmes provide unique industry insight, training opportunities and mentoring, and the positive impact of past cohorts has already been felt across the industry.” Check here to read more: theia.org/news/press-release…

Listen to the latest episode of our new podcast series, the ‘IA talks AI’ with @Schroders Chief Technology Officer, Jamie Ovenden, to hear about the firm’s recent AI innovation efforts. open.spotify.com/episode/2SA…

We’re pleased to announce the new FinTech firms that have been chosen to join @IAEngine's Innovator Programme. Congratulations to @maanch_platform, @Clausematch, Door Ventures, @moneyinfotech and 2RSquared on being chosen to join this year’s cohort! More: theia.org/media/press-releas…

Great to be at @IAEngine's #EmTechGlobal2023, hosted with @cityoflondon and the Department for International Trade. We heard from 35 thought leaders in the tech space, including @scullyp and @citylordmayor and experts from @Fidelity and @TheFCA, @Schroders, @LSEGplc and @KPMG.

We're delighted to share that we have signed Memorandums of Understanding with Israel and Switzerland, growing our international partnership network to 12 countries. Read more about the partnerships on our website: theia.org/media/press-releas… @IAEngine @finnovationCH

Innovation is a key priority for the IA and our industry, and we’re pleased to announce the creation of our new Innovation and Operations Unit. This year, we're also celebrating @IAEngine's five-year anniversary. Read more from @john_allan_ia: theia.org/media/saving-matte…

Just over a week to go until the Tokyo-London Financial Seminar, hosted by @cityoflondon and with @Tokyo_Gov. It will highlight asset management and fintech opportunities in Tokyo and aims to attract relevant companies into the Japanese market. More: theiaengine.com/iaengine-eve…

We’re pleased to announce that Englebert and Deep Alpha Strategies have been selected to join the @IAEngine SPARKS programme, which aims to develop pre-seed fintech start-ups in the asset and wealth management space through tailored advice and support from IA experts.

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. For many of us she was the only monarch we have known, fulfilling her role and duties with an extraordinary devotion to public service. We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal family.