Technology
Technology | 26 Aug 15
BlackRock expands tech capability with robo-adviser deal
BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, has ventured further into the digital wealth management space with the acquisition of robo-adviser FutureAdvisor.
Swiss-Asia expands to target growth in financial entrepreneurs
Swiss-Asia Financial Services (Swiss-Asia), a Singapore-based independent asset management company, said it plans to expand its operations to meet the rising demand coming from entrepreneurial finance professionals.
Technology | 7 Aug 15
IFA unveils ‘robo-advice’ service to expand investor choice
A small independent advisory business is launching a new ultra low-cost ‘robo-advice’ service later this month.
Technology | 3 Aug 15
Advisers feel ‘fear and trepidation’ towards robo-advice
Some financial advisers feel “fear and trepidation” that they will be disintermediated by the rise in digital technologies, according to business and technology specialist Sapient Global Markets.
Technology | 29 Jul 15
Australia’s ASIC moves to free up digital disclosure methods
Australia’s financial regulator has updated its guidelines on product disclosures to improve the ability of financial services firms to use digital channels and to encourage the use of more innovative communication strategies.