AI and its consequence on labor market’s structure. How important is it to update your skills portfolio?

Goldman Sachs economists suggest that over 300 million jobs could be affected in the next decade, while McKinsey’s analysts call people to update their skills portfolios amid potential risk of labor displacement. The rapid introduction of AI in production technologies and services has been seen as the harbinger for job losses specially for low skill […]

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OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS IN THE FUTURE OF CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Introduction Cryptocurrencies, as a new digital form of currency that operates independently of traditional banking systems, have been making headlines in recent years. While they offer exciting opportunities for investors to capitalize on their potential returns, they also come with increased scrutiny and regulation as governments and financial institutions try to navigate the potential risks […]

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MACHINE LEARNING FOR PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: AI VS HUMAN BEING

Introduction The process of choosing the best combination of assets to attain investment goals while minimizing risk is called portfolio optimization. Historically, this has been accomplished manually, relying on the knowledge of human portfolio managers. Nevertheless, with the rise of machine learning (ML) technology, there is increasing interest in applying ML algorithms to optimize portfolios. […]

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WHY SHOULDN’T YOU GO ALL-IN ON THE MARKETS?

During 2022, accumulation plans (PACs) outperformed <<one-time>> investments (PICs) by more than 20 percent. “PIC” and “PAC” are two familiar acronyms for investors, identifying investment modes with significant differences. While a PIC (Capital Investment Plan) consists of investing a certain amount in one lump sum, a PAC (Capital Accumulation Plan) means deferring the investment by […]

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