During a speech delivered at one of Southeast Asia’s top business schools, 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.“AI can make correct decisions. But are they the right ones?”???? **A Technologi
At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Joseph Plazo, voiced concerns that many in his field tend to ignore.He offered a sober reminder: faster trades are not always wiser ones.“Delegating execution does not mean abdicating responsibility.”???? **The Model Is Perfect. The Context Is Missing.**Mr. Plazo is not a
Joseph Plazo’s Hard Truths to Asia’s Next Generation of InvestorsIn an age of algorithmic promises, a unfiltered voice in Southeast Asia issues a sharp reminder that money still bends to human instinct—judgment, ethics, and gut.“AI won’t make you rich. But it will amplify your errors at scale.”That was the blistering opener at his jam-p
At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, 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.”??