Technology
US robo adviser eyes Asia
Marketriders, a US robo adviser recently acquired by broker Sogotrade, has its sights on the Hong Kong and China markets.
UBS targets mass affluent market with new wealth platform
Swiss banking giant UBS has rolled out a new digital platform in the UK targeting a broader pool of investors.
Investment | 27 Feb 17
Sanlam to launch artificial intelligence investment service
The Sanlam’s Group’s investment arm is to partner with a financial technology specialist to launch an investment service that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver targeted returns with the lowest risk of loss.
Asset management outlook bright but technology threat lurks
Two-thirds of chief executives in the asset and wealth management industry believe technology will reshape their business over the next five years, but just 10% are prioritising the development of digital skills and capabilities within their companies.
‘Hidden tech’ could be key to equities returns – Hermes
It was announced on Thursday that Snap, owner of Snapchat, has been valued at $22.2bn (£17.8bn, €20.9bn) ahead of its IPO next month, but could the secret to technology investments be in finding the ‘hidden’ technologies propping up the household names?