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Christophe Atten

The bi-weekly newsletter for leaders navigating AI in regulated finance. Practitioner notes from 15+ years in European banking — deployment lessons, governance, adoption, and the patterns that separate pilots from production. Every issue: 3 insights, 2 use cases, 1 myth retired, and the Regulatory Signal.

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Got this forwarded? Subscribe here → AI in FinanceFROM PRACTICE, NOT THEORYIssue №01 - 03 June 2026 The Data Conversation Nobody Wants to Have . THREE PRACTITIONER INSIGHTS . 01 We spent 6 weeks on the model. We spent 6 months on the data pipeline. This is normal. I used to present this ratio apologetically, like it was a failure of planning. Now I present it as a law of nature. In regulated banking, data access involves security reviews, privacy impact assessments, data-sharing agreements...

The Power of AI by Christophe Atten Good morning Reader, Another fascinating week has unraveled in the ever-evolving realm of data science and AI. From delving into the intricacies of neural networks to uncovering hidden patterns in large datasets, every day presents new challenges and opportunities for learning. This week, I want to share something a little different, yet equally crucial—how to handle skepticism and challenges during presentations and meetings. A shift from last week's...

The Power of AI by Christophe Atten Good morning Reader, Another exhilarating week in the world of data science has flown by. My week was a balancing act between probing the ethical implications of AI finance and deep diving into the latest techniques for optimizing machine learning models. Yes, data science never fails to invigorate my intellectual curiosity! This week, let's pivot a bit. We often discuss the skills you must cultivate to succeed in data science. But what about the things you...

The Power of AI by Christophe Atten Good morning Reader, Another week, another whirlwind of AI developments, left me intrigued, inspired, and a tad overwhelmed (in a good way). What have I been up to this week? Between leadership meetings and five cups of coffee, I've been digging into the advancements in AI tech that could redefine how we live and work. As someone perpetually looking for transformative trends in AI, I've been immersed in my research lately. Sifting through tech developments...

The Power of AI by Christophe Atten Good morning Reader, Do you ever have those days where you're handed a challenge that makes you question everything you know? That was me recently. I was given the monumental task of envisioning the future of AI within the finance sector. Oh, the nostalgia! It took me back to the time I was working on a similar strategy as support, only to find myself now leading the charge as the Data Science Manager. How time flies, right? I poured myself a cup of coffee...