In the past, applying behavioral insights was predominantly used to install “sludges” to make us consume goods and services not necessarily in our best interest. The consumer psychology literature is full of those destructive forms of nudges (Shiller, 2015). We know from other industries with intact competition, that the most effective response to size is specialization. Instead, the asset management industry tends to interpret specialization as form over substance, where pseudo-innovations a la MinVar, Smart-Beta, VaR-optimized portfolios or risk parity still dominate the distribution pipelines. How to assess, which financial innovation is worth a consideration for you investment process? Participants will learn how to validate/falsify innovations in finance.
Panthera Solutions Sarl is an Applied Behavioural Finance specialist, based in the Principality of Monaco. Our Intuitive Behavioural Design solutions empower asset managers and asset owners to significantly, lastingly and measurably improve their investment decision quality. We inclusively facilitate directed change in the customised form of training, coaching, consulting and Behaviour-Tech solutions. Our assignments (EUR 100+ billion AuC) and academic publications have proven us to be innovation leaders in Europe. Our most recent launch, the Panthera Tree, is a unique Behaviour-Tech solution that facilitates most evidence-based investment decisions for professional investors to strengthen their competitive edge.
