Man and machine: the need for a human touch

We know that robo propositions make up the fastest growing segment of the direct to consumer market in the UK and across Europe they now manage over €10bn. But while the growth story is impressive, acquisition is a real struggle. One global trend is robos looking to...

Let’s get digital

My wife often quips, “Your phone won’t grow old but I will!” And the fact is that we have all become addicted to our mobile phones. Nearly everyone (about 80% of the population) in Britain now owns a smartphone. 52% scramble to grab their phone within 15 minutes of...

The big themes from Platforum 2016

Click here to view video Hot on the heels of Platforum – The Retail Investment Conference 2016, Jeremy Fawcett, Head of Direct, Platforum and Heather Hopkins, Research director, Platforum talk smart consolidation, technology and digital innovation and investment...