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Technology & online harm refers to the risks and challenges linked to existing and emerging digital technologies such as AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. While these innovations can enhance efficiency and productivity, they also introduce risks like fraud, misinformation, regulatory uncertainty, and ethical dilemmas, requiring careful oversight and responsible adoption.

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Artificial intelligence and big holdings data: Opportunities for central banks

This report explores the potential of artificial intelligence and big holdings data for central banks. It highlights how asset demand systems and AI models improve policy decisions, optimise monetary interventions, and address financial risks. Applications include managing contagion, designing climate stress tests, and identifying crowded trades, enhancing economic resilience.
Research
30 October 2024

Investing for financial inclusion: Four enablers for outcomes measurement and management

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
The report outlines four essential factors for improving impact measurement and management (IMM) in financial inclusion. These enablers—shared IMM understanding, addressing operational barriers, integrating outcomes into decision-making, and enhancing transparency—aim to align stakeholders across the investment chain to prioritise developmental and intermediate outcomes for inclusive, sustainable finance.
Research
19 October 2024

Generative AI, the American worker, and the future of work

The report examines the impact of generative AI on American jobs, noting significant disruption in both cognitive and nonroutine tasks, particularly in middle- and high-wage sectors. It highlights the need for policies that engage workers in AI’s deployment, enhance worker rights, and ensure AI-driven advancements benefit workers while minimising risks.
Research
10 October 2024

Handbook of artificial intelligence and big data applications in investments

CFA Institute
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data applications in investments. It covers topics such as machine learning, natural language processing, trading algorithms, and AI-driven customer service. Aimed at finance professionals, it offers insights into practical use cases, challenges, and evolving trends in AI adoption, making it a valuable resource for those navigating the integration of these technologies in investment strategies.

Research
17 April 2023

Finternet: the financial system for the future

Bank for International Settlements
The report outlines a vision of interconnected financial ecosystems powered by digital innovation. By leveraging technologies like tokenisation and unified ledgers, it aims to create a user-centric, inclusive financial system that lowers costs, improves access, and increases efficiency globally.
Research
16 April 2024

The finfluencer appeal: Investing in the age of social media

CFA Institute
The report titled examines the role of financial influencers ("finfluencers") in shaping investment decisions, especially among Gen-Z investors. It highlights the regulatory challenges posed by finfluencers, explores their content's appeal to younger audiences, and provides recommendations for enhancing financial literacy and regulatory frameworks.
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23 January 2024

Ulula

Commercial Organisations
Ulula offers innovative solutions for responsible supply chains and worker engagement. Their platform provides real-time data collection and analysis to help organisations monitor human rights risks and ensure ethical sourcing. Ulula enables businesses to drive transparency, reduce modern slavery risks, and meet global sustainability and compliance standards effectively.
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Intelligent financial system: How AI is transforming finance

Bank for International Settlements
The report explores the transformative role of AI in the financial sector, focusing on financial intermediation, insurance, asset management, and payments. It highlights both opportunities and challenges, including implications for financial stability and the need for upgraded financial regulation to manage the risks associated with AI's growing influence.
Research
11 June 2024

Drivers of change: Meeting the energy and data demands of AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand

University of Technology Sydney
The report explores the energy challenges posed by AI adoption, highlighting concerns among IT managers about increased energy consumption and uncertainty regarding its impact on sustainability. The research underscores the need for enhanced energy efficiency and green energy solutions to meet ESG goals without hindering AI deployment.
Research
20 June 2024

Artificial intelligence and human rights investor toolkit

Responsible Investment Association Australasia
This toolkit aims to provide investors with guidance on how to navigate the intersecting terrain of AI and human rights. It covers the various aspects of AI implementation that have potentially significant implications for human rights, and how investors can engage with companies on these issues. Its focus is on emerging risks and opportunities for investors in the context of rapidly evolving technologies and the ethical challenges they pose.
Research
1 May 2024

Investing in stakeholder engagement for improved digital technologies

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
This report explores the importance of stakeholder engagement for tech sector investors. It shows how engaging with affected stakeholders helps identify, assess, and mitigate human rights risks. It provides recommendations for investors to fund more rights-respecting companies.
Research
23 April 2024

The intersection of Responsible AI and ESG: A framework for investors

CSIRO
This report provides actionable insights for investors exploring the integration of Responsible AI (RAI) in their investment decisions. It offers a framework to assess the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage by companies. The report includes case studies of globally listed companies and a set of templates to support investors in implementing the framework.
Research
23 April 2024

The global risks report 2024: 19th edition

World Economic Forum
This report outlines global risks in 2024 and 2034, in an effort to provide insight to government and business leaders about the potential threats of the future. The report highlights potential global risks ranging from false information, economic uncertainty, climate change, AI dominance, to an increase in conflict and organised crimes.
Research
12 January 2024

Artificial intelligence risk management framework (AI RMF 1.0)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
This framework is a guide to promote safe, secure and transparent use of AI systems. The Framework provides four key functions – govern, map, measure and manage - with further categories and subcategories for risk management in AI systems.
Research
25 January 2023

Human rights and technology: Final report

Australian Human Rights Commission
The report highlights how Australia can achieve innovation while upholding human rights. It offers recommendations on how to protect and promote human rights while responsibly using new technologies. The Commission consulted industry, government, civil society, academia, and leading experts worldwide, producing a template for further accountability and human rights protection.
Research
8 March 2021

Energy technology perspectives 2023

International Energy Agency (IEA)
This report examines risks and opportunities surrounding the development and scale-up of clean energy and technology supply chains through the lenses of energy security, resilience, and sustainability. It analyses critical questions around clean energy and technology supply chains and presents policy recommendations for governments, businesses, investors and citizens around the world.
Research
13 January 2023
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