robo-advisors

Mar 22, 2023

Morngan Stanley, ChatGPT, financial, advisorsMorgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is running a series of tests with its financial advisors on the use of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT.

Feb 01, 2023

Moneyfarm, M&G, robo-advisoryOne year on from acquiring a stake in wealthtech provider Moneyfarm, M&G has launched its first robo-advisory platform.

Jun 29, 2022

Robo-adviserFrench asset manager Amundi has acquired 100% of Finventum, the Austria-based fintech which owns robo-advisory platform Savity Vermögensverwaltung.

Jun 22, 2022

Robo-adviserCanadian robo-advisor is to cut 13% of its staff as a result of market volatility.

Feb 16, 2022

FundingWealth management platform FNZ has completed a $1.4 billion equity funding round that gives the company a valuation in excess of $20 billion.

Feb 09, 2022

Cryptocurrencies2One of the last remaining, large-scale independent players in the robo-advisor market has announced a move into the cryptocurrency market.

Feb 02, 2022

Robo-adviceSwiss bank UBS has become the latest mainstream player to buy into the robo-advisor market after announcing the acquisition of US-based Wealthfront in a $1.4 billion cash deal.

Dec 01, 2021

Online investingCompetition in the UK’s online investment market is set to intensify further after online stockbroker AJ Bell announced plans to launch a commission-free investment app targetting retail investors.

Sep 01, 2021

14.10 handshakeThe former IT director of Hargreaves Lansdown and the former UK managing director of eToro have been recruited by micro-investing platform Wombat to serve on its advisory board.

Jun 30, 2021

DataFinancial data company Refinitiv has set its sights on the wealth management market with the launch of a web-based data and analytics platform aimed at active retail investors.  

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The funds industry is looking at adopting new types of technology, from automation to ESG reporting, blockchain and tokenisation. A FundsTech roundtable in March explored how these will revolutionise the sector.

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Tokenisation offers a new generation of investors access to a wide range of asset classes. But a lack of analysts is one reason why the market may not be ready for the possibilities, finds Nicholas Pratt.

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While crypto currencies forge onwards, access for investors who prefer to invest through regulated vehicles remains muted. A wait-and-see stance by regulators lies at the centre of this, finds Nicholas Pratt.

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