We are at a tipping point with regard to three types of technologies: big data, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). Each holds promise for banks.Â
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The question is, how can banks use these technologies in innovative ways?
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In banking, where data drives decision-making, reporting and customer communication, AI and Big Data applications are already transforming the way business is done. The areas where this impact is most recognisable are understanding customer behaviours, advising, predicting and alerting.
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Using statistical techniques or machine learning, AI systems have the potential to predict fraud and money laundering, and give financial institutions the ability to respond to situations before they become problems.Â
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Connecting these dots is helping advisors and clients with comprehensive explanations about their investments that go beyond just the numbers. For both employees and consumers, these systems are making banking more efficient.
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Bridging the gap between what machines calculate and what people can understand, big data analysis and AI have the potential to fundamentally change our relationship with computers and data.
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Join us for a discussion with leading experts in Barclays Africa and key industry experts to learn more about the latest innovations in the sector.Â
Ashley brings to Barclays Africa global technology leadership experience, with a career spanning over 20 years in retail, investment and corporate banking, working in the UK, Europe, US and Asia. He has held senior leadership positions at Citi Group, Seer Technologies, JP Morgan and the McLaren Group.
Prior to joining Barclays, Ashley worked for Standard Chartered Bank as CIO in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, where he led several disruptive technology innovation initiatives.
Aside from his interest in new technologies, Ashley enjoys travelling, digital photography, Italian motorbikes and has a passion for community volunteering.
Originally qualified as an electronic engineer, Peter’s technology career took shape in the telecommunication industry in the early years of the dot com era, where he occupied senior management roles at both Dimension Data and Internet Solutions.
Prior to joining Barclays as CIO for the CIB division, and subsequently Acting CIO for Barclays Africa, Peter accumulated 18 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles within the Standard Bank Group.
He was appointed CTO in 2015 to lead Barclays Africa’s strategic technology architecture in driving new agile engineering capabilities, as well as scalable, commoditised and fit-for-purpose solutions, across our Africa footprint.
Peter is an entrepreneur, previously owning and managing a successful technology business. He has a keen interest in the outdoors and water sports.
Pieter has recently been appointed as the Chief Analytics Officer for CIB Africa.
The core focus of this role is to deliver data as a strategic asset through big data technology and data science practices. This role is also part of the Digital Executive team and CIB Africa extended leadership team.
Prior to this role Pieter was appointed as Head of Client Value Management for Corporate and Investment Banking in
April 2012. In this role he was responsible for Client Insight, Client Solutions and Client Service (including Africa).
Before he joined CIB, Pieter held the position of Chief of Staff in the Office of the CEO and Deputy CEO at Absa Group,
and GM Absa Home Loans and Pension Backed Lending.
Prior to joining Absa in 2007, Pieter worked at Liberty Life as Director Strategic Partners and Director Bancassurance
amongst other positions.
Pieter is a qualified Civil Engineer and CFP. He also holds an MBA from the University of Wales where his thesis was
on building a predictive model for determining financial adviser success, development and recruitment practices