Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 4
Barclays Survey Finds AI Gains Ground in Credit Trading as Human Roles Still Dominate Research
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 4

Barclays Survey Finds AI Gains Ground in Credit Trading as Human Roles Still Dominate Research

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 4

Summary

  • Barclays found hedge funds and asset managers are using AI more widely in global credit investing, signaling the technology has moved beyond an experimental phase.
  • Research, securities screening and analysis are the main uses, with firms deploying AI to support investment work rather than replace human judgment.
  • Human traders still retain a central role in credit markets, leaving AI for now as a complement to decision-making instead of a substitute.

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