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AI in recruitment has become synonymous with quality talent acquisition processes. Thanks to the technology’s unmatched efficiency in sourcing the most talented employees. Reliable AI algorithms enable companies to scale their recruitment campaigns under any job market condition. And the best part? AI does it at a fraction of the time it takes for human recruiters to identify, qualify, and connect with the most promising talent.

As 2025 gets under way, the global asset management market is at a crossroads, with several difficult years behind it, but new challenges still ahead. Experts from Oliver Wyman have outlined 10 key areas, where asset managers can safeguard and strengthen their businesses in the year ahead.

Described as a ‘game changer’ in recruitment efficiency, the increase in the use of AI-enabled tools in recruitment is just one of many uses of technology being seen across all stages of the process, from the sourcing of candidates through to selection and onboarding. Reports persist, however, that AI can heighten the threats of breaches of fundamental rights.

IBTM has shared a first glimpse of its Trends Report 2025. The report draws attention to the emergence of regions such as the Middle East and Africa, which have both developed significant events infrastructure in recent years, and are now looking for people to power it. It also highlights the sector’s struggle to match recruitment to demand globally as the industry continues to grow rapidly post-pandemic.

​Consumers say they are less concerned about inflation than they were before. But whether they admit to it or not, those fears may still be driving their spending habits, with the majority still prioritising bargain or home-brand products in a bid to find savings from the weekly groceries.

Excitement around artificial intelligence – and particularly generative AI – is reaching fever pitch, with recent polling suggesting that 75% of business leaders are afraid that their firm might be missing out on the technology. Another study also found three-quarters of global companies are adopting the technology at a “fast” or “very fast” pace – versus only 40% of organizations with “some” level of expertise.