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AI is Finance's most valuable commodity, so why are returns still marginal?
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25 February 2026

AI is Finance's most valuable commodity, so why are returns still marginal?

Ernst Dolce
by Ernst Dolce

In 2026, AI has become the most aggressively accumulated capability in global finance. Yet the economic returns from this investment remain stubbornly narrow and uneven.

Product

Agentic Portfolio Management: is optimization still enough?

Agentic Portfolio Management: is optimization still enough?

26 November 2025

Asset managers have long faced a fundamental tradeoff. Discretionary approaches adapt quickly to changing market conditions but suffer from key person risk and limited scalability. Systematic strategies eliminate those dependencies but can lack the flexibility to respond when regimes shift.

Real costs of outdated tech stacks

Real costs of outdated tech stacks

29 October 2025

Most asset managers still pour budgets into legacy systems, squeezing margins and increasing errors. Smarter automation, analytics, and AI can turn technology into a true engine for growth.

AI Agents in Action

AI Agents in Action

29 October 2025

From investment research to post-trade operations, multi-agent AI systems are redefining how financial institutions work. J.P. Morgan's Ask D.A.V.I.D solution is one example of this shift in...

Inside the ECB's repo market analysis

Inside the ECB's repo market analysis

8 August 2025

The ECB's latest repo market study sheds light on funding duration risk, collateral scarcity, and the structural role of intragroup transactions.

The true cost of AI

The true cost of AI

17 July 2025

Many AI initiatives fail to account for hidden costs, from model usage and data management to infrastructure, security, and scalability.

Why AI projects fail in finance

Why AI projects fail in finance

12 May 2025

Despite widespread adoption, many financial AI initiatives fall short. Tailored solutions focused on post-trade operations can drive real impact and efficiency.

The cost of settlement failures

The cost of settlement failures

19 December 2024

Record settlement failures and the costly shift to T+1 are reshaping global markets. Financial institutions must modernise post-trade operations with automation and AI to reduce risk, prevent...

Articles

AI is Finance's most valuable commodity, so why are returns still marginal?

AI is Finance's most valuable commodity, so why are returns still marginal?

25 February 2026

In 2026, AI has become the most aggressively accumulated capability in global finance. Yet the economic returns from this investment remain stubbornly narrow and uneven.

Securities finance at a crossroads

Securities finance at a crossroads

10 November 2025

Market change, regulation, and new technologies are reshaping securities finance, making data, real-time insight, and interoperability essential for firms that want to stay ahead.

Learning tools to tools that learn

Learning tools to tools that learn

24 October 2025

Banqora Co-Founder Nicholas Holden explores how AI is evolving from learning tools into systems that actively orchestrate workflows and drive productivity.

Bilateral repo in modern markets

Bilateral repo in modern markets

1 September 2025

A look at why bilateral trading remains central to repo markets and the operational pressures firms face as activity grows.

The new era of AI-assisted coding

The new era of AI-assisted coding

17 April 2025

As AI-generated code becomes mainstream, software engineering is entering a period of rapid change and workflow rethinking.

Press releases

Securities & capital markets

Securities & capital markets

14 October 2025

Securities financing plays a vital role in capital markets, and Banqora is contributing to its ongoing evolution.

Don't just sell AI, sell the solution

Don't just sell AI, sell the solution

3 September 2025

In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby sits down with Ernst Dolce, Co-Founder & CEO at Banqora, to discuss AI & finance.

Events

Banqora at Securities Finance Symposium

Banqora at Securities Finance Symposium

22 November 2025

Banqora took part in the Securities Finance Times event, joining industry leaders to discuss innovation and the future of securities finance.

Biggest risk you can take as a founder? Not taking one.

Biggest risk you can take as a founder? Not taking one.

15 October 2025

Many financial transactions still rely on manual processes, creating delays and operational risk. New approaches are emerging to improve connectivity, automation, and real-time visibility.

The evolution of agent lending

The evolution of agent lending

14 October 2025

A panel discussion exploring how technology, data, and automation are reshaping agent lending, from AI-driven decision-making to new models of competitive differentiation.

Future of AI in Securities Financing

Future of AI in Securities Financing

23 May 2025

Banqora hosted an exclusive gathering of practitioners to examine how AI Agents can streamline workflows in repo, securities lending, and TRS. The event sparked valuable...

90 Seconds on Post-Trade Ops

90 Seconds on Post-Trade Ops

6 December 2024

At the Google x Antler Founder Showcase, Banqora CEO Ernst Dolce took the stage to show how AI is transforming one of finance's most overlooked bottlenecks: post-trade processing.

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