In this episode of the PULSE Check Podcast, host Raphael Bianchi talks to Stefanie, President of the SFTI, about the critical challenges of innovation and AI adoption in the Swiss financial centre.

Key discussion points include:

• AI Governance as a Principle: Why it is necessary to fundamentally rethink organizations to truly utilize the potential of AI. It’s not about a "small central team" but about training all employees.
• The Prosperity Trap: The hypothesis that Switzerland, as a wealthy nation, finds it difficult to change the status quo—and the necessity of demonstrating more courage for investment and experimentation.
• Learning Beyond the Comfort Zone: Why tackling future challenges requires exchange with experts from other industries and academia.
• Adoption vs. POC: The discrepancy between many AI pilots and the low effective deployment—and the cultural hurdles that banks must overcome.

Tune in for expert insights on the barriers to AI adoption and the future of the Swiss financial centre.

In this episode of the PULSE Check Podcast, host Raphael Bianchi talks to Stefanie, President of the SFTI, about the critical challenges of innovation and AI adoption in the Swiss financial centre.

Key discussion points include:

• AI Governance as a Principle: Why it is necessary to fundamentally rethink organizations to truly utilize the potential of AI. It’s not about a "small central team" but about training all employees.
• The Prosperity Trap: The hypothesis that Switzerland, as a wealthy nation, finds it difficult to change the status quo—and the necessity of demonstrating more courage for investment and experimentation.
• Learning Beyond the Comfort Zone: Why tackling future challenges requires exchange with experts from other industries and academia.
• Adoption vs. POC: The discrepancy between many AI pilots and the low effective deployment—and the cultural hurdles that banks must overcome.

Tune in for expert insights on the barriers to AI adoption and the future of the Swiss financial centre.