Third Bridge, a leading expert network, today announced its membership of a significant new consortium led by Aiera, a pioneer in generative AI solutions for financial professionals. This landmark collaboration is set to advance AI-driven financial research, establishing a new standard for collaborative and compliant innovation across the financial industry.
As the sole expert network within the consortium, Third Bridge brings its unparalleled library of unique private company data, enriched by its in-house sector analysts and exclusive investor-led expert interviews.
The consortium, which proudly includes 10 of Wall Street's largest investment banks, is focused on accelerating AI innovation. Its primary goals are to enhance language model accuracy, fortify intellectual property protections, and deliver a unified, cutting-edge solution for clients integrating generative AI into their workflows.
"Third Bridge is thrilled to be a part of this groundbreaking initiative," said Emmanuel Tahar, CEO of Third Bridge. "In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, embracing technological advancements is paramount. Our involvement in this consortium underscores our deep commitment to fostering innovation while upholding the highest standards of accuracy, intellectual property protection, and content integrity. We believe this collaboration will not only amplify the value we provide to our clients but also elevate the entire financial research ecosystem."
This strategic partnership will enable Third Bridge to actively contribute to and benefit from the development of clear industry standards for intellectual property protection, secure content access, accurate chat-prompt responses, and transparent citation integrity. By integrating Third Bridge’s high-quality content library directly into Aiera's solutions, investment professionals and industry analysts will be empowered with even more informed, real-time decision-making capabilities across their critical investment workflows.ß
Mike Grubert, Managing Director at Third Bridge, added, "We are immensely proud to lend our expertise and content to this consortium. This collaboration signifies a collective commitment to building a secure, scalable AI ecosystem that fundamentally enhances the value of research and rigorously safeguards intellectual property. Our clients will gain unprecedented access to cutting-edge AI tools specifically engineered to meet the stringent demands of the financial industry, ensuring they remain at the absolute forefront of market intelligence."
The Aiera consortium also includes Microsoft as a strategic technology partner further solidifying the initiative's robust foundation and commitment to excellence. A dedicated Buy-Side Advisory Council, comprised of senior leaders from leading long-only and hedge-fund firms, has been established to provide invaluable strategic insights and product testing feedback, ensuring the technology offering precisely meets the practical needs of financial professionals.
