Deep learning is one of the most exciting new technologies being used in the financial services industry, and when used correctly, can improve investment returns. While tasks such as computer vision and natural language processing (NLP) are well-researched areas, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques in financial services is still growing. It's important to note that some of the most advanced, lucrative deep learning techniques in AI are not published, nor will they ever be. The lucrative nature of the financial services space necessitates guarding advanced algorithms and measures, and so in this chapter we will focus on principles.
The application of AI in the financial services industry is nuanced; it's being used in areas where it can perform faster and better than a human could, but still isn't being used ubiquitously...