ChatGPT, Large Language Models, and Their Impact on the Finance Industry

Date10 Mar 2025
Time13:00 - 17:00
LocationRenaissance Tower Hotel, Zurich
Prof. Josef Teichmann, SFI Faculty Member, ETH Zurich
Dr. Bastian Bergmann, Executive Director, ETH FinsureTech Hub

Objectives

This SFI Master Class will highlight the meaning and potential of new technologies like ChatGPT and examine how they are paving the road towards Large Language Models (LLMs). We will reflect on the main architecture of LLMs and elaborate on the form of "intelligence" and on the form of "language" that we face when working with such technologies. Crucial ideas from Machine Learning (ML), the very foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the world of banking and finance, and modern philosophy will be discussed, providing a deeper understanding of the technologies and their applications, in particular in the financial industry.

 

SFI Master Class Features and Target Audience

SFI Master Classes offer seasoned banking and finance professionals a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and share their professional views with peers, top-level academics, and industry experts in an interactive learning environment. Master Classes incorporate hands-on group work and opportunities for discussion. An on-site networking event will follow this Master Class.


The Class is designed for individuals eager to gain a deeper knowledge of machine learning and its transformative impact on the finance industry. An interest in the conceptual foundations and in the philosophy of ML or AI is a welcome attribute for participants. Participants from a broad range of backgrounds—including economics, finance, or quantitative finance—are welcome. 

 

SAQ Recertification

This SFI Master Class is an acknowledged SAQ recertification measure and comprises four learning hours for the following SAQ profiles: 

  • Wealth Management Advisor CWMA

  • Advisor Affluent Clients

  • Advisor Individual Clients

  • Advisor Private Clients

  • Certified Corporate Banker CCoB

  • Advisor SME Clients

This SFI Master Class covers the aspect "industry knowledge" and "conduct."


Late cancellations and no-shows

If you have registered for a Master Class but are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible. Places are limited, and late cancellations and no-shows not only prevent those on the waiting list from attending, but also result in an inefficient allocation of valuable resources. Your cooperation in communicating any unexpected changes regarding your participation at this Master Class is greatly appreciated.

Registration

Personal Information

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Informations personnelles

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Each SFI Master Class targets experienced specialists and leaders from the banking and finance industries. The profile for participants is:
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience; management and leadership experience is considered a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Capacity for in-depth, interdisciplinary thinking.
  • A university background or corresponding professional qualifications.

Jede Master Class richtet sich an erfahrene Fach- und Führungskräfte aus der Banken- und Finanzbranche. Das Teilnehmerprofil umfasst:
  • mindestens 10 Jahre einschlägige Berufserfahrung; Management- und Führungserfahrung sind von Vorteil.
  • ausgeprägte analytische Fähigkeiten.
  • Fähigkeit zu tiefgreifendem, interdisziplinärem Denken.
  • eine Hochschulausbildung oder eine entsprechende berufliche Qualifikation.

Chaque Master Class s'adresse à des spécialistes expérimentés et à des dirigeants du secteur bancaire et financier. Le profil des participants est le suivant:
  • Au moins dix années d'expérience professionnelle pertinente ; une expérience managériale est considérée comme un atout.
  • De solides compétences analytiques
  • Une capacité de réflexion approfondie et interdisciplinaire
  • Une formation universitaire ou des qualifications professionnelles correspondantes.
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Data Sharing Approval

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Autorisation de partage des données

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SAQ Recertification

SAQ-Rezertifizierung

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Terms and Conditions

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Conditions générales

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Applicable law and place of jurisdiction: The contract for the execution of SFI Master Classes exists between
individual participants and the Swiss Finance Institute. This contract is subject to Swiss law. The place of jurisdiction is the city of Zurich.

Disclaimer and Contact

Haftungsausschluss und Kontakt

Clause de non responsabilité et contact

Program management reserves the right to decide whether each SFI Master Class will take place or not.

Contact: SFI Master Class Team, masterclass@sfi.ch