In the latest episode of the CFA Institute's "Conversations with Frank Fabozzi" series, Frank Fabozzi, CFA, sits down with Carol Alexander, Professor of Finance at the University of Sussex and Research Council member at DLT Science Foundation.

‍

Carol is renowned for her expertise in cryptoassets, blockchains, and financial risk analysis.

Key Highlights:

• Crypto Market Insights: Carol discusses her research on crypto markets and the centralisation of crypto exchanges, offering valuable insights into the evolving digital asset landscape.
• Distributed Ledger Technology: She highlights how DLT is creating a decentralised financial system that empowers young people, with innovations like yield farming and DAOs playing key roles.
• DeFi Challenges and Opportunities: Carol emphasises the need for more finance professionals in DeFi to balance the predominance of computer scientists who may lack financial expertise.
• AI in Risk Management: She critiques the reliance on AI in risk management, describing it as: “an art, not a science” that requires nuanced understanding and human touch.
• Industry vs. Academia: Carol contrasts the slow pace of academic innovation with the fast-paced finance industry, calling for more incentive-driven academic research.
• AI and DeFi: She discusses the explosive potential of combining generative AI with DeFi, noting the struggle of traditional institutions to keep pace with these rapid advancements.

Watch the full episode for Carol Alexander's comprehensive insights into DeFi, AI, and the future of finance. Her perspectives are invaluable for anyone interested in financial innovation and blockchain technology.

‍

💻 Watch the Webinar here

‍

‍