Saudi allows two firms to test computerized investment advice
The Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved two robo-advisory services to being opperations in the country.
StashAway collects $12m in Series B led by Eight Road Ventures
StashAway, a Singapore-based robo-advisor, has collected $12m in its Series B round to support
Plum pulls in $4.5m in funding, after 433% increase in user base over past...
Personal finance management chatbot Plum has received $4.5m in new financing, on the back of a 433 per cent user growth over the past year.
Vestwell secures $30m through Series B round
Digital retirement platform Vestwell has raised $30m in its Series B funding round.
How can robo-advisors stand out from the pack?
In a crowded robo-advisor marketplace, having different models or pricing is not a differentiator, it’s how you interact with customers that will aid success, according to SenaHill partner Kyle Zasky.
A pension dashboard can evolve retirement investment advice
A pension dashboard would help robo advisors to improve the obstacle course of retirement planning, according to EValue chief development director Andrew Storey in a research interview with FinTech Global.
How Santander is looking to fill the gap in robo advice
A lot of the current robo advisor offerings don’t actually give advice and instead provide consumers with guidance, according to Santander UK head of compliance Joel Viney in a research interview with FinTech Global.
StashAway launches services into Malaysia
Singapore-based robo-advisor StashAway has launched its services into Malaysia.
Wahed Invest nets $8m in funding, valuing it at $100m
Sharia-compliant ethical investing platform Wahed Invest has raised $8m in funding, valuing the company at $100m.
ING invests £5m into SMEs loan comparison platform Funding Options
ING Ventures has invested £5m into Funding Options, an online marketplace designed to help SMEs find the best financing options.