The Curious Quant series, hosted by Michael Kollo, is a discussion between technically-minded professionals in the financial services, technology and data science fields. It examines the application of new data and new methodologies to common problems in financial markets. Michael Kollo has a PhD in Finance is from the London School of Economics where he lectured in quantitative finance in addition to Imperial College and at the University of New South Wales. He has created models and led qu ...
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This is a podcast by Kenyans residing in Kenya and around the world. We talk about cultural issues, society, and current affairs. We also interview guests about their stories, life experiences, lessons they've learned, and how to make a difference.
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Conversations with a SuperIntelligence - "What is your nature?"
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This is the first episode of a short series I am calling : Conversations with a super-intelligence. I must warn you, it is not for the faint hearted. They are live recorded conversations with the most advanced AI systems we have, asking about its nature, its reasoning systems, and how it considers what it does. For the first episode, we will be tal…
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Generative AI: applications in the Quant Investment Process
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In this episode, I explore some of the more direct applications of Generative AI, specifically ChatGPT within a quantitative investment process, starting with expansions to NLP signals, to product strategy and client communications. It is just me this time, but I hope you like it.Por Qurious Analytics
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EP22: Professor Stuart Russell. The future of Humanity and AI.
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I spoke with Professor Russell at the beginning of the pandemic about AI and humanity. He is a world famous thinker, researcher and name in this field. Its raw.. it is unedited. It is exactly what you need to hear. No intros, no outros, no marketing. Just the conversation.Por Qurious Analytics
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Episode #8 - 'Irresistible' by design: Can You Stop Staring At Your Smartphone?
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We discuss our interaction with digital media in the modern agePor Matiko Riro, Eunice Myllynen, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi
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Episode #7 - Cultural Imperialism? - My Kenyan English
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We discuss the intersection of the English language with, history, culture, national identity and imperialism.Por Matiko Riro, Stacey Migwi, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi
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EP20: Prof Rob Hyndman: Forecasting COVID, time-series, and why causality doesnt matter as much as you think.
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Prof Rob Hyndman discusses the interesting elements of his work as editor of the Internal Journal of Forecasting, his work on forecasting COVID for the Australian government, time-series and causality.Por Curious Quant
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Episode #6 - (Part 2) MARRIAGE - Do People Change?
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In part 2, we continue with discussions on how our age related evolution as individuals impacts marriages.Por Kenyan Voices
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EP19: Igor Halperin: On the application of reinforcement learning in Finance
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Fantastic conversation with Igor Halperin around the application of reinforcement learning into forecasting problem, and the limits to data and understanding the world.Por Qurious Analytics
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Episode #6 - (Part 1) MARRIAGE - Anxiety
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We dissected marriage, what it means, religious, cultural, and social economic influences on marriage, both in the Kenyan context and and in other cultures.Por Stacey Migwi, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen, Eunice Kamau
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COVID Popup Podcast: Curious Quant and Nick Wade discuss if risk models have something to say about pandemic risk.
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Nick Wade from Northfield and the Curious Quant discuss the impact of COVID on risk modeling frameworks, assumptions, and how the recent movements in asset markets may or may not impact the short and long-term assumptions of asset owners.Por Qurious Analytics
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EP18: Matt Kuperholtz: On Ethics and AI and old ATARI computers
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I speak to Matt about his wonderful collection of old (retro?) computers but also all about the challenges of defining an ethical framework for algorithms, and what we can do to understand this tricky area.Por Qurious Analytics
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EP17: Saeed Amed: The New Age of (data and research) in FX and Macro
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I speak with my a great voice of independent research in London on the topics of using alternative data for FX and macro research for quantitative strategies. We talk a lot about Saeed's well known work in macro-economics, in FX research, as well as his well known and regarded book.Por Qurious Analytics
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EP16: Christina Qi: High Frequency Trading - Then and Now
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I chat with Christina about her experiences starting her own firm dealing with high frequency trading strategies, and her observations about how high frequency strategies have evolved, where they are now, and where they may be going in the future.Por Qurious Analytics
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Episode #5 - One of us is Quarantined (Impromptu episode)
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This is an impromptu episode. We discussed our hopes, fears, concerns, and personal experiences over what has now become a worldwide pandemic of the Corona Virus. Like all our previous episodes, this show was recorded remotely (via internet).Por Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen, Eunice Kamau
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Episode #4 - Why Should I Eat Cow Skin?
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Por Matiko Riro, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen
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EP15: Asif Noor: Opening up on data and financial fragility
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I chat with Asif on his career journey, how the world changed after the GFC and what he sees for the future of machine learning assisting with rigorous testing of a hypothesis. Career, systems, how the world changed after GFC, data sets that are interesting, AI and machine learning, neural networks, testing a hypothesis and data. Nothing on this po…
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EP14: Alex Antic: Data science across finance, academia and government
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I chat with Alex on his experiences across a range of environments, the role of machine learning in Australia's future and how to best deploy data science in academia and industry. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualifie…
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EP13: Paul Wilmott: Juggling mathematics and small business
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I chat with Paul on derivative pricing, the application of mathematics within financial services and the implications for society due to AI. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.…
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Episode #3 - Drink it and Be Merry! The Good, Bad and Ugly about Alcohol
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Por Matiko Riro, Stacey Migwi, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen, Eunice Kamau
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EP12: Vinesh Jha: The craft of mining alternative data
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I chat with Vinesh, ceo at ExtractAlpha, on the research behind alternative data, stock selection techniques and the expertise required to differentiate signal from noise. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and pro…
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EP11: Campbell Harvey: Factor investing beyond the snake oil
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I chat with Campbell, Professor of Finance at Duke University, on the future of quantitative finance, academic journals, model fitting and the intellectual fallacies within inference. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking quali…
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Episode #2 - (Part 2) Spare the Child Spoil the Future
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Por Matiko Riro, Stacey Migwi, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen, Eunice Kamau
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Episode #2 - (Part 1) Ideas About Parenting
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Por Matiko Riro, Stacey Migwi, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen, Eunice Kamau
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Episode #1 - Home Away from Home
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On this first episode, we introduce the contributors, who tell their stories and experiences while living, working and studying abroad.Por Matiko Riro, Stacey Migwi, Evans Wambua, Machera Sawi, Fiona Kigen
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EP10: Sean Anthonisz: Risk and the rules of finance
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I chat with Sean, senior quantitative analyst at Mine Super, on the scientific process, uncertainty and the changing relationship between academia and the private sector in Australia. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking quali…
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EP9: Alexander Fleiss: Humility and mean reversion
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I chat with Alexander, CEO at Rebellion Research, on stock selection, portfolio construction and his passion for teaching. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.…
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EP8: Gideon Smith: Fundamentals and the golden age for quants
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I chat with Gideon, CIO & global head of portfolio management at Rosenberg Equities, on data playgrounds, hubris and the exciting future for quantitative investing. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and profession…
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EP7: Anthony Tockar: Data ethics and the AI arms race
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Proudly sponsored by: https://www.investmentmagazine.com.au/Por Qurious Analytics
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EP6: Michael Recce: The goldilocks approach to neuroscience, AI and investing
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EP5: John Fawcett: Disrupting the secretive world of quants
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