“MACHINES CAN TRADE. BUT CAN THEY GOVERN?”“THE HIDDEN RISK IN AUTOMATED MARKETS: NO ONE SAYING ‘WAIT’”

At a gathering of students and young professionals in Manila, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His argument was not anti-technology, but pro-governance.“Delegating execution does not mean abdicating responsibility.”???? **The Model Is Perfect. Th

In a rare keynote that blended technical acumen with philosophical depth, fintech visionary Joseph Plazo confronted the beliefs held by the academic elite: judgment and intuition remain irreplaceable.MANILA — The applause wasn’t merely courteous—it carried the weight of contemplation. Within the echoing walls of UP’s lecture forum, fut