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AI Adoption Surges: Buy Side Leaps Past Experimentation
17 Mar
Summary
- Buy-side firms in Asia-Pacific have moved beyond AI experimentation into production.
- Firms are leveraging AI for research and API-driven dashboards.
- There is a growing interest in private markets, especially private credit.

The buy-side industry in Asia-Pacific has decisively transitioned from AI experimentation to live, production-grade adoption. A recent survey highlights how 50 firms are now actively integrating AI and automation into their operations.
Research desks are leveraging AI extensively, while API-driven dashboards are consolidating portfolio, risk, and market data for a unified view. These advancements are crucial for firms aiming to boost speed, accuracy, and efficiency in a competitive market.
Beyond AI, the report also indicates a significant increase in appetite for private markets exposure, particularly private credit. This trend is accompanied by growing demands for associated technologies and workflow automation, especially in the front office.




