Technology
Best Practice | 16 Apr 18
Beware the double-edged sword of technology
With advisers and life companies rushing to embrace technology to boost their clients’ user experience, a survey from PwC has found that the majority of consumers want more human interaction in future, not less.
Commodities | 16 Apr 18
Dubai firm to offer diamond trading using blockchain
The private office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, a member of the ruling family of Dubai, has teamed up with Indian entrepreneur and property developer Amit Lakhanpal, to launch a joint venture which will offer diamond trading using Blockchain technology.
LGT digitalises the client experience
LGT has launched the first phase of its digital client lifecycle system.
First Trust launches blockchain ETF
First Trust Global Portfolios has launched what it claims to be Europe’s first blockchain ETF.
Investment | 12 Apr 18
Rathbones deletes Facebook from global fund
Rathbones has removed its entire holding in Facebook from its Global Opportunities fund, with the fund manager saying the company has lost its consumer trust, but several investors continue to have large holdings in the stock.



