The workshop will discuss how recent advances in the area of natural language processing affect the production and processing of financial information, as well as the behavior and outcomes of financial markets. It will contain keynotes from Steven Young (Lancaster University) and Ryan LaFond (Deputy CIO, Algert Global LLC), both worldwide leading experts in the field, as well as a set of current working papers that present rigorous academic work with real-life appeal. It will be rounded up with a panel discussion highlighting the practical relevance of the field.