Contrarian Investor: Robo-advice - the big bank power play
Robo-advice is something of a paradox. Despite all the fevered debate and discussion about this being the next big thing in investment, I have yet to run into anyone who invests in any of the blazing new start-ups.
Actually, I did meet one of those Millennials who said they would stick £5,000 into an account as a 'tester'. And then promptly withdraw it again to pay for their first mortgage. Clearly, I do think...
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