AI in Action: A Closer Look at the Future of Portfolio Management

On 20 June 2025, EXANTE hosted a closed-door breakfast event at The Capital Club Dubai, bringing together 57 senior professionals from across the asset management and investment community. The session, titled AI in Action: Enhancing Portfolio Returns, explored how artificial intelligence is being deployed in live trading environments – moving from theory to measurable performance.

The morning was opened by Ashraf Bajsair, EXANTE’s Head of Regional Sales for the Middle East, who welcomed attendees and introduced the session’s focus on innovation, execution, and investor outcomes.

Manel Nogueron, Founder & CIO of Teiko Asset Management, shared the firm’s journey from AI model development and backtesting to full deployment of an actively traded, AI-powered strategy. The session included a live demo, showcasing how Teiko’s model interprets market signals and executes trades in real time.

Dr Renée Friedman, EXANTE’s Head of Research, provided a macroeconomic outlook, examining the geopolitical developments influencing market dynamics and portfolio positioning this year.

From strategy deep dives to high-level networking, the event reflected the growing appetite for actionable insights into how AI is reshaping the investment landscape – not in the future, but right now.

View the photo gallery to see highlights from the morning.