Would You Trust A Robot?

Robo-advisers are a class of financial adviser that provide advice or investment management online with moderate to minimal human interaction

- James Robinson

Robo-advice and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) are inevitable and will affect the financial industry sooner than we expect – but is it necessarily all good?

Robo-advisers are an online solution for investors that make use of algorithms to manage a portfolio based on a client’s personalised parameters. The client inputs their time horizon and risk appetite before a quick calculation gives the investor a choice of funds that suits their requirements.