“MACHINES CAN TRADE. BUT CAN THEY GOVERN?”“THE HIDDEN RISK IN AUTOMATED MARKETS: NO ONE SAYING ‘WAIT’”

At a gathering of students and young professionals in Manila, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His message was simple: speed must not replace strategy.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it reflects your prioriti

At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, the algorithmic investor and strategist Joseph Plazo argued that automation may have outpaced accountability.He offered a sober reminder: faster trades are not always wiser ones.“Delegating execution does not mean abdicating responsibility.”???? **The Model Is Perfect. The

At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, the algorithmic investor and strategist Joseph Plazo posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His message was simple: speed must not replace strategy.“AI can make correct decisions. But are they the right ones?”???? **A Technologist’s Dilemma**Mr. P