Technology
Only 1% of consumers using robo-advice
Despite many fintech firms proclaiming robo-advice growth, a major survey by GlobalData has revealed that, across the generations, only 1% of consumers are using the technology to invest.
Investment | 25 Jul 18
Taking an old school approach to tech investing
Technology is undoubtedly today’s most discussed investment sector, with the high-profile FAANGs front and centre of most conversations. But it is important to recognise the opportunities within the diverse tech sector run far deeper, says Jacob Mitchell, portfolio manager and chief investment officer of Antipodes Partners.
FNZ investors plan £2bn sale
The two private equity backers of the fintech firm FNZ, which powers the platforms for Standard Life, Aviva and Quilter, are considering selling their stakes in the company, according to media reports.
Public blasts bid to ‘kill off’ pensions dashboard
A petition fighting plans to scrap a dashboard that would bring together information about UK pensions has garnered nearly 85,000 signatures of support in just six days.
Taking a hedge fund mentality to online wealth management
Negativity around robo and investment technology a few years ago prompted former hedge fund executives Ian Cadby and Jonathan Wauton to get into the online wealth management space, culminating in the launch of platform Tiller on Monday.