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Artificial Intelligence Webinar in Partnership with FASSET

SAIFM is pleased to announce a free 2.5-hour CPD-accredited webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Markets, offered in partnership with FASSET.

This session is exclusively for employees of FASSET-registered entities (levy and non-levy paying) and is designed to provide practical knowledge and insights into AI technologies shaping the future of financial markets.

Each webinar is designed to equip attendees with practical knowledge and insights into technologies shaping the future of financial markets. To register, please ensure you have your certified ID copy (not older than six months) ready, and click on the link for your preferred date and time.

For any questions or assistance, please contact
precious@saifm.co.za, melissa@saifm.co.za, or hayley@saifm.co.za.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to expand your expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

Please note: Candidates must attend a minimum of one hour of any webinar to qualify for a CPD certificate.

Dates:

29 January 2026 (10h00-12h45) Artificial Intelligence (Registration closes on 26 January 2026)

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Artificial Intelligence 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – is it a pending apocalypse or a useful innovation that will free humans up to focus on higher level tasks?

AI is a general term for software that mimics human cognition or perception and can simulate human learning, understanding, problem solving, decision making, and creativity.

So-called narrow (or specialised) AI is responsible for many useful tools that have already become mainstream: speech and image recognition, search engines, spam filters, navigation systems, fraud detection, portfolio management and high-frequency trading. However it has been abused by malicious groups by for example automating hacks and cyberattacks, allowing mass surveillance through facial recognition and social data mining, and generating fake videos for fraud and political propaganda.

And then there’s artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI is a theoretical form of AI capable of learning intellectual tasks as humans are i.e., have an intelligence equal to humans. It would have a self-aware consciousness with the ability to solve problems, learn, and plan for the future. The possibility of AGI is uncertain, but some futurists believe its unchecked consequences could be apocalyptic.

This AI webinar introduces AI and its evolution. It attempts to provide insight into AI’s constructs and catalysts, benefits and dangers, and applications in financial markets. The webinar will also outline the regulatory framework developing around AI internationally and domestically.

OUTLINE

  • What is AI?
  • AI terminology
  • Catalysts of AI: advanced software, big data, computational power
  • Progression / evolution of AI
  • Benefits, dangers and risk management of AI
  • Applications of AI in financial markets
  • The response to AI of
    • International and standard-setting bodies
    • UK and EU regulators
    • South African regulators