2025 Industry Insights

2025 Industry Insights

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These pieces are for informational purposes only and it is recommended that professional advice is sought if conducting business in Ireland.

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Industry Insights: Finding Operational and Investment Alpha - How AI is Reshaping the Investment Industry

Aman Thind and Terri Dempsey / State Street
In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a cornerstone of transformation across the investment industry. Amand Thind and Terri Dempsey from State Street discuss how beyond efficiency gains, AI has become a strategic enabler, offering asset managers the ability to optimize operations, enhance performance, and help deliver superior client outcomes.
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Building Tomorrow's Talent: Partnering with FIT to Drive Technology Resourcing

As talent acquisition remains a critical challenge in financial services, organisations are discovering the strategic advantage of apprenticeship programmes. In this article, we explore how two Irish Funds member organisations are leveraging the FIT (Fast Track into Technology) Tech Apprenticeship programmes in Cybersecurity, Software Development and Computer Networking to build teams that blend fresh perspectives with industry-specific training.