Nicosia, Cyprus. Artificial intelligence is moving into the daily machinery of investment management, raising questions about opportunity, risk and investor trust, according to CFA Society Cyprus vice president Andreas Spyrides.
AI’s growing role in investment management
Ahead of the society’s upcoming webinar titled “AI in Asset Management,” Spyrides said artificial intelligence is no longer “a distant frontier” for the investment management industry.
“It is here, it is moving fast, and it is changing how portfolios are built, how risk is assessed, and how investment decisions get made,” he said.
Spyrides said the debate for finance professionals has shifted and that the question is no longer whether AI will affect their practice, but “how to engage with it thoughtfully, critically, and with a clear sense of responsibility.”
Webinar details
Spyrides said CFA Society Cyprus is bringing this discussion to its community through the webinar, which will take place on May 4, 2026, at 18.00 EEST.
Role and mission of CFA Society Cyprus
Spyrides said CFA Society Cyprus is part of the global CFA Institute network, which he described as “the world’s largest association of investment professionals.”
He said the society’s mission is to promote “the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the investment profession,” while serving the public interest by building integrity, competence and transparency in the financial industry.
Spyrides said this includes equipping members such as portfolio managers, risk professionals, analysts, regulators and advisors with the knowledge and perspective needed to navigate a changing industry.
“When new technologies, instruments, and frameworks emerge, our role is to encourage informed, evidence-based engagement rather than uncritical enthusiasm or unjustified resistance,” he said.
“That balance, frankly, has never been more important than it is today,” he added.
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