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AI is transforming investment banking security - but here’s the risk: over-reliance.
Goldman Sachs just flagged it: when banks lean too hard on AI, they risk blind spots, compliance headaches and new attack surfaces. This is why humans matter more than ever: Context & judgment that AI can’t replicate Accountability regulators demand Creative, adaptive thinking against evolving threats Trust - clients want human oversight, not just algorithms Takeaway: AI + Human Oversight = Resilient Security. Would you trust AI alone to secure billions in transactions? #AI #

Paul Evans
Sep 15, 20251 min read


SWF..
Seeing the landscape change facing the ever dynamic US landscape; creating strategy switching and pivot planning. It's so good to be ringside watching countries duck and dive tectonic plates shifting in real-time! Australia’s $166B Future Fund Pivots: Wall Street Diet, Tokyo & Berlin Feast 🍣🍺 Australia’s sovereign wealth giant has doubled its target returns (12.2% vs 6.1%) - and now it’s reshuffling the deck. CEO Raphael Arndt is trimming U.S. exposure, citing volatility,

Paul Evans
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Digital adventure continues to unfold!
Digital assets are evolving at breakneck speed. It’s a fascinating space for governance professionals - but not the easiest to break into. In my experience talking to candidates, for those moving from a major i-bank or large hedge funds, the key question is always: What kind of outfit are they and how stable is the business model? AML, Sanctions & Financial Crime Risk: The Next Frontier The Wolfsberg Group has just released guidance on banking services for fiat-backed stablec

Paul Evans
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Big Shifts!
Lately I’ve been keeping an eye on some pretty big shifts in the compliance world: 1. Goldman pushing for delayed reporting on massive bond trades (transparency vs. liquidity - big debate). 2. The UK’s FCA calling out smaller brokers for weak insider-trading controls (too many “informal” policies). 3. In the US, the SEC is rewriting the playbook on crypto - custody, trading, even transfer agents on blockchain. For me, it’s a reminder that compliance isn’t just about ticking b

Paul Evans
Sep 12, 20251 min read
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