Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby Babb sits down with Monika Fernando, Head of Global FI Client Data Analytics & Head of FI eTrading Strategy EAP at TD Securities.
They dive into the real impact of AI in financial institutions—is it all hype, or are we seeing real value? Monika shares insights on AI adoption, workplace transformation, data strategies, and the future of virtual assistants in trading.
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