Asset management and risk professionals alike continue to grapple with manual processes, fragmented systems, and a lack of standardization associated with corporate action data that can lead to missed opportunities and increased risk. Industry experts Judith Gu of Scotiabank and Armando Benitez of BMO Capital will explore how transforming corporate action workflows can provide the edge needed in today's fast-paced market. Learn how modernizing these operations directly impacts portfolio performance, research accuracy, and risk mitigation.
Topics for discussion include:
- The role of smarter workflows and automation in driving timely, accurate investment insights
- Real-world case studies on improved decision-making through operational transformation
- Best practices for aligning front, middle, and back-office stakeholders through integrated systems
- How institutional data governance frameworks enable the safe adoption of AI
Judith Gu
Managing Director, Head of Equities & eFX Quant Strategists·Scotiabank
Judith Gu is Managing Director, Head of Equities & eFX Quant Strategists at Bank Of Nova Scotia overseeing North America equities quant trading for both US and Canada, specializing in data driven, systematic market making and trading risk management. Prior to joining Bank of Nova Scotia, Judith was a Strat at Goldman Sachs worked in both quantitative asset management and equities market making desk for 16 years, with a total 25+ years in the industry.
Armando Benitez
Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Head of AI·BMO Capital Markets
Armando Benitez is the Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Head of AI at BMO Capital Markets. He leads a team of engineers, strategists, and AI professionals who create end-to-end solutions at the intersection of Finance and Technology. As CDAO, Armando shapes the strategic vision for data and analytics, integrating AI into business processes to drive innovation and improve decision-making. His leadership promotes data-driven insights and aligns technological initiatives with business goals.