At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His message was simple: speed must not replace strategy.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it reflects yo
“Machines Can Trade. But Can They Govern?”“The Hidden Risk in Automated Markets: No One Saying ‘Wait’”
During a speech delivered at one of Southeast Asia’s top business schools, Joseph Plazo, argued that automation may have outpaced accountability.He offered a sober reminder: faster trades are not always wiser ones.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it reflects your priorities—not just your profit targets.�