AI Financial Intelligence: Using AI Without Losing Control

AI can enhance financial insight or distort it completely. This session explains how AI is used in financial intelligence and where caution is required.

2 CPD units October 29, 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

What AI financial intelligence really means
How AI supports financial analysis and insight
Where AI adds value in finance
How poor data leads to poor outcomes
Why judgement still matters
Where professionals remain accountable

Event breakdown

What AI financial intelligence means
How AI analyses financial data
Pattern recognition and insight
Data quality and reliability
Interpreting AI outputs
Limits of automation
Accountability and judgement
Practical use considerations

Type: CPD Course

Description

AI is increasingly used to analyse financial information, identify patterns, and support decision making. This session focuses on how AI is applied in financial intelligence and where its limits lie. Attention is given to data quality, assumptions, and the risk of over reliance on automated insights. Financial intelligence tools can highlight trends quickly, but they cannot replace judgement or context. This session helps professionals understand how AI supports financial analysis while remaining in control of decisions and outcomes. The aim is to use AI as a support tool, not a replacement for professional thinking.

Presenters

Prof. Hanlie Smuts — Professor Hanlie Smuts is an Associate Professor in Informatics at the University of Pretoria, specializing in digital transformation, knowledge management, and business innovation. Before academia, she held senior leadership roles at MTN South Africa and aYo Holdings, including General Manager: Product and Digital (Marketing) and Group Executive: People, Projects, and Operations. She holds a PhD and M.Sc in Information Systems from UNISA and a B.Sc and B.Sc Hons in Computer Science from Stellenbosch University. A member of KMSA and SAICSIT, Prof. Smuts continues to bridge the gap between industry and academia, focusing on digital innovation and AI-driven knowledge management.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units.

Requirements

Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser