Technology
Macquarie offers robo-advice service for DIY investors
Macquarie Bank has launched a robo-advice service in Australia for savers who do not currently receive advice and want to manage their own investments online.
Technology | 5 Feb 16
It is time for advisers to fully embrace technology – Nucleus
The ‘industrial revolution’ in technology will continue to overturn both client expectations and the demands they make of financial services firms, says Nucleus CEO David Ferguson.
Deloitte launches regulatory and investor reporting service
Business advisory firm Deloitte has launched a new service targeting investment managers, banks and insurance firms struggling to navigate the growing wave of complex marketing regulations and tax rules.
Alternatives | 22 Jan 16
Biotech exposure with dividends not necessarily incompatible
Shares with high dividend yields are usually found in the more defensive sectors of the stock market that have little upside potential. But according to one Swiss-based fund manager there is also biotech.
Investment | 18 Jan 16
Asset managers see fintech opportunities
Asset managers across the UK are cautiously optimistic and expect business volumes, fee income, commissions, and investments to rise. They remain, however, acutely aware that their future is very much dependant on global equity markets and global economic conditions, according to PwC.