Machine learning applications in finance: From alpha generation to intelligence gathering

Alpha generation with new ML technology and location-based trade data

Presented by Vlasios Voudouris, Chief Data Officer, Argus Media, featuring:

• An introduction to Argus & trade data
• ML technology for probabilistic forecasts (with diagnostics)
• Argus DS Studio:
  • Alpha generation: Trading on price levels
  • Alpha generation: Pairs trading
  • Scenario analysis: Event-based trading

Fireside chat: Machine learning in wealth and investment management: opportunities and challenges

Featuring Andrea Nardon, Chief Investment Officer, Creed & Bear and Saeed Amen, Co-founder, Turnleaf Analytics, discussing the opportunities and challenges in using machine learning in wealth and investment management.

From job analytics to workforce intelligence

Presented by Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist, Raven Pack, exploring:

• Why job postings are important indicators of business growth and financial health
• Application of natural language processing
• Turning data to intelligence
• Scaling up the technique