What are the key components of the innovation strategy of SIX?
Jan Zürcher: At SIX, one of our ambitions is to drive innovation across the financial ecosystem, focusing on several key areas to drive growth and transformation in the financial markets. One of the key components include identifying opportunities with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and data analytics as key technologies over the next few years.
How is AI transforming the financial markets?
Jan Zürcher: Well, AI has the potential to revolutionize industries, and we are already seeing some great examples of this; the financial industry is no exception. It offers unparalleled opportunities to modernize processes and gain a competitive edge.
As advanced models are capable of handling vast amounts of data, it empowers users to uncover insights more efficiently and in greater depth. By providing meaningful, actionable intelligence, AI is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of finance. Examples like these highlight how innovation is at the core of financial evolution.
How do strategic partnerships support SIX in maintaining a competitive edge in the future of finance?
Shai Popat: We aim to stay at the forefront of innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies into our offerings. Our goal is to deliver smarter, faster, and more accessible financial solutions for clients, that’s it. We want to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of the financial industry and ensure a competitive edge in shaping the future of finance.
One example is our collaboration with Bridgewise: a strong FinTech working on democratizing access to investment knowledge through AI. They combine quantitative and fundamental analysis with a unique language model synthesis, marking a significant step forward in financial analytics and reporting. From this, users receive reports which are designed to be easy to interpret and consume, setting a new standard for global market research and empowering informed decision-making.
Who stands to gain the most value from the services Bridgewise offers?
Jan Zürcher: Everyone! (chuckles), but, primarly , Bridgewise better serves to retail and institutional investors, financial institutions and enterprises.
By using Bridgewise, retail investors benefit from the same quality of information typically reserved for institutional clients. It empowers them by having access to data-driven insights such as fundamental analysis, peer comparisons, and target price forecasts.
It doesn’t stop there. Bridgewise also benefits institutional investors, financial institutions, and global enterprises seeking equity research. Financial institutions and brokers can integrate Bridgewise’s tools to enhance their offerings and expand research coverage for client support, enabling them to offer more comprehensive insights to their clients. Enterprises use its unbiased global market analysis for strategic decision-making.
Because of that, since we at SIX serve as a global connector of financial market participants through our exchanges, it is crucial for us to collaborate with companies that support our customers at all levels, we want to be part of those initiatives.
Are there specific ways Bridgewise is already enhancing the client experience within SIX?
Shai Popat: Yes, within SIX iD, which is a powerful and intuitive tool from SIX. The integration of Bridgewise in this platform brings AI-driven financial analysis to users in their native languages. The integration provides fast, in-depth insights across 90% of global stocks, with features like detailed fundamental analysis, peer comparisons, target price forecasts and ESG analysis.
Plus, SIX iD users have access to Bridget, a conversational AI chatbot from Bridgewise, kind of like a ChatGPT designed specifically for investment and capital markets. It gives users fast, accurate and, personalized answers to complex market queries. With Bridgewise in SIX iD, professionals can navigate financial markets with unparalleled depth and ease.