Download or read book Robo Advisory written by Peter Scholz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robo-Advisory is a field that has gained momentum over recent years, propelled by the increasing digitalization and automation of global financial markets. More and more money has been flowing into automated advisory, raising essential questions regarding the foundations, mechanics, and performance of such solutions. However, a comprehensive summary taking stock of this new solution at the intersection of finance and technology with consideration for both aspects of theory and implementation has so far been wanting. This book offers such a summary, providing unique insights into the state of Robo-Advisory. Drawing on a pool of expert authors from within the field, this edited collection aims at being the vital go-to resource for academics, students, policy-makers, and practitioners alike wishing to engage with the topic. Split into four parts, the book begins with a survey of academic literature and its key insights paired with an analysis of market developments in Robo-Advisory thus far. The second part tackles specific questions of implementation, which are complemented by practical case studies in Part III. Finally, the fourth part looks ahead to the future, addressing questions of key importance such as artificial intelligence, big data, and social networks. Thereby, this timely book conveys both a comprehensive grasp of the status-quo as well as a guiding outlook onto future trends and developments within the field.

Download or read book Digitization of Financial Services Robo Advisors written by Amalija Pucko and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Global Crisis in 2008, investors started seeking new ways of protecting their wealth. With decreasing trust in financial institutions, alternative solutions for obtaining financial advice emerged in digital shape in the U.S. Robo-advisors are low-cost online services that provide fully automated investment advice aimed at affluent Millennials. Since it does not involve human advice, and due to its rapid growth in the past couple of years, this technology has been classified as a disruption for the traditional financial services. The research questions of the paper are as follows:How will Robo-Advisors impact the traditional investment advice? What is the potential for adoption of Robo-Advisors and what are the crucial determining factors?Research has shown that Robo-advice will become mainstream within the next decade. It will not completely disrupt human-based investment advice, but reshape the industry and ease the process of optimizing investments. Results of the empirical study conducted among students from three European countries have shown that the potential for adoption of Robo-advisors is influenced by cultural differences, digital literacy, and economic factors. Also, students who were more risk-averse tended to be unwilling to adopt the technology due to perceived lack of control over financial decisions and lack of human-based advice.*****After the Global Crisis in 2008, investors started seeking new ways of protecting their wealth. With decreasing trust in financial institutions, alternative solutions for obtaining financial advice emerged in digital shape in the U.S. Robo-advisors are low-cost online services that provide fully automated investment advice aimed at affluent Millennials. Since it does not involve human advice, and due to its rapid growth in the past couple of years, this technology has been classified as a disruption for the traditional financial services. The research questions of the paper are as follows:How will Robo-Advisors impact the traditional investment advice? What is the potential for adoption of Robo-Advisors and what are the crucial determining factors?Research has shown that Robo-advice will become mainstream within the next decade. It will not completely disrupt human-based investment advice, but reshape the industry and ease the process of optimizing investments. Results of the empirical study conducted among students from three European countries have shown that the potential for adoption of Robo-advisors is influenced by cultural differences, digital literacy, and economic factors. Also, students who were more risk-averse tended to be unwilling to adopt the technology due to perceived lack of control over financial decisions and lack of human-based advice.

Download or read book Robo Advisors How to increase trust in Artificial Intelligence compared to traditional financial advisory written by Alina Riecker and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Business economics - Review of Business Studies, grade: 1.1, Reutlingen University (ESB Business School), language: English, abstract: Nowadays, tech companies have entered our lives in nearly every possible area of application, from smart coffee machines to algorithmic-based music recommendations. Logically, it is not a far stretch that the financial sector will also experience disruption through technology-oriented startups. The so-called FinTech’s, short for financial technology, can be independent, newly found startups, or can be implemented by existing financial institutions as a complementary sales channel and span a wide ar-ray of functions, including peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding, cryptocurrencies and blockchain, and also, robotic investment advice. It is no surprise that this development will affect traditional financial advisory. Mainly robo advisors are seen as one of the most disruptive technologies in the financial sector. What used to be a people’s business and strived through human connections and relationships turned digital: a robo advisor can replace all functions of traditional financial advisors at a lower cost point and while being available 24/7. Based on financial theory, the offer investors personalized portfolios – all through pressing buttons on a phone screen. Whilst promising to streamline financial investment and to make it accessible to everybody, regardless of wealth, customer adoption compared to the global financial service market has been low. Disruptive technologies offer a lot innovative and smart features, but customers might be hesitant to try the solutions. People rely on the experience of others to build trust, and the little experience of early adopters might not be enough to influence trust to a large extent. Trust is an important factor for all services or technologies, but especially in unprecedent areas such as fully automated financial advice. The thesis will be based on a literature review methodology and will assess the theoretical background of trust through analyzing and comparing previously done research on the matter. Additionally, a quantitative study focusing on trust-building factors in robo advisors has been used as a basis to form conclusions regarding the increase of trust. Industry insights, journal articles and conference papers build the foundation of this thesis. They were identified through the usage of scientific search engines, but also through backward and forward referencing searches. This approach provided a multitude of applicable literature from the fields of artificial intelligence and trust.

Download or read book FinTech Innovation written by Paolo Sironi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survival guide for the FinTech era of banking FinTech Innovation examines the rise of financial technology and its growing impact on the global banking industry. Wealth managers are standing at the epicenter of a tectonic shift, as the balance of power between offering and demand undergoes a dramatic upheaval. Regulators are pushing toward a 'constrained offering' norm while private clients and independent advisors demand a more proactive role; practitioners need examine this banking evolution in detail to understand the mechanisms at work. This book presents analysis of the current shift and offers clear insight into what happens when established economic interests collide with social transformation. Business models are changing in profound ways, and the impact reaches further than many expect; the democratization of banking is revolutionizing the wealth management industry toward more efficient and client-centric advisory processes, and keeping pace with these changes has become a survival skill for financial advisors around the world. Social media, big data analytics and digital technology are disrupting the banking industry, which many have taken for granted as set in stone. This book shatters that assumption by illustrating the massive changes already underway, and provides thought leader insight into the changes yet to come. Examine the depth and breadth of financial technology Learn how regulations are driving changing business models Discover why investors may become the price-makers Understand the forces at work behind the rise of FinTech Information asymmetry has dominated the banking industry for centuries, keeping the bank/investor liability neatly aligned—but this is changing, and understanding and preparing for the repercussions must be a top priority for wealth managers everywhere. Financial Innovation shows you where the bar is being re-set and gives you the insight you need to keep up.

Download or read book The WEALTHTECH Book written by Susanne Chishti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a handle on disruption, innovation and opportunity in investment technology The digital evolution is enabling the creation of sophisticated software solutions that make money management more accessible, affordable and eponymous. Full automation is attractive to investors at an early stage of wealth accumulation, but hybrid models are of interest to investors who control larger amounts of wealth, particularly those who have enough wealth to be able to efficiently diversify their holdings. Investors can now outperform their benchmarks more easily using the latest tech tools. The WEALTHTECH Book is the only comprehensive guide of its kind to the disruption, innovation and opportunity in technology in the investment management sector. It is an invaluable source of information for entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, insurers, analysts and consultants working in or interested in investing in this space. • Explains how the wealth management sector is being affected by competition from low-cost robo-advisors • Explores technology and start-up company disruption and how to delight customers while managing their assets • Explains how to achieve better returns using the latest fintech innovation • Includes inspirational success stories and new business models • Details overall market dynamics The WealthTech Book is essential reading for investment and fund managers, asset allocators, family offices, hedge, venture capital and private equity funds and entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Download or read book Transformation of conventional Banking Opportunities and risks of Fintech companies in Asset Management written by Gleb Romanchuk and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 1,3, Berlin School of Economics and Law, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this work was to find out whether Fintechs are able to compete with Banks in the field of Asset Management. Companies providing Robo Advisory services are considered to be the banks of the future. Several interviews with companies working in this field have been conducted to investigate if the algorithms are prepared for the next financial crash. This work contains 7 chapters, starting with the motivation and research question. Sec-ondly, the general situation on the market will be described, including the changes of customer behavior. This serves the purpose to give an understanding about the current market conditions. Thirdly, the banking sector will be described, considering definitions and regulations. In this work the focus will be on the German market, therefore, con-sumer behavior and details about the German retail banking industry are relevant. Sub-sequently, chapter 4 deals with asset management and the new trends in the industry. Chapter 5 describes the development of the fintech industry. Definitions and regulations of the fintech companies are part of this chapter. In chapter 6 the scientific investigation will be conducted and presented. The results will show how stable the new technologies are, in order to give an outlook for the future in the next chapter. Prospects for the future of retail banking and especially asset management will be mentioned in chapter 7. General current trends and forecasts are also part of this chapter. Since only limited literature is available about the fintech industry and especially robo advisory, the investigation part includes a qualitative approach with interviews that have been conducted with qualified specialists that work or research in the robo advisory industry. The question of whether and how the robo advisors will survive the next fi-nancial crisis, is topic of the interviews. There has been no financial crisis that might have caused unforeseen problems for the systems, ever since the creation of robo advi-sory. Thus, it is unknown how those technologies will react to chaotic market situations. The idea was to ask companies to what extent they are prepared for a financial crisis. The findings of this investigation will deal with the possible future outline of those fintechs providing algorithm-based asset management. The question about the security framework has been answered with a view to examining the future development of the robo advisory industry.

Download or read book Robo Advisors and Beyond written by Silas Meadowlark and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rise of Robo Advisors The investment management industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, with the rise of robo advisors taking center stage. These digital platforms, powered by sophisticated algorithms and advanced data analytics, have disrupted the traditional financial advisory model, offering a new and innovative approach to wealth management. Understand the robo advisor landscape and its implications for the future of the industry. The Advantages of Robo Advisors Robo advisors have gained popularity due to their cost-effectiveness, scalability, flexibility, and transparency. These digital platforms can efficiently manage a large number of client accounts, provide personalized investment strategies, and offer 24/7 access to investment management services. Challenges and Limitations of Robo Advisors While robo advisors have revolutionized the wealth management industry, they also face several challenges and limitations, such as the lack of human interaction, reliance on algorithms, and the evolving regulatory situation.

Download or read book Robo Advisor with Python written by Aki Ranin and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your own robo-advisor in Python to manage your investments and get up and running in no time Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key FeaturesExplore the use cases, workflow, and features that make up robo-advisorsLearn how to build core robo-advisor capabilities for goals, risk questions, portfolios, and projectionsDiscover how to operate the automated processes of a built and deployed robo-advisorBook Description Robo-advisors are becoming table stakes for the wealth management industry across all segments, from retail to high-net-worth investors. Robo-advisors enable you to manage your own portfolios and financial institutions to create automated platforms for effective digital wealth management. This book is your hands-on guide to understanding how Robo-advisors work, and how to build one efficiently. The chapters are designed in a way to help you get a comprehensive grasp of what Robo-advisors do and how they are structured with an end-to-end workflow. You'll begin by learning about the key decisions that influence the building of a Robo-advisor, along with considerations on building and licensing a platform. As you advance, you'll find out how to build all the core capabilities of a Robo-advisor using Python, including goals, risk questionnaires, portfolios, and projections. The book also shows you how to create orders, as well as open accounts and perform KYC verification for transacting. Finally, you'll be able to implement capabilities such as performance reporting and rebalancing for operating a Robo-advisor with ease. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of how Robo-advisors work and be well on your way to building one for yourself or your business. What you will learnExplore what Robo-advisors do and why they existCreate a workflow to design and build a Robo-advisor from the bottom upBuild and license Robo-advisors using different approachesOpen and fund accounts, complete KYC verification, and manage ordersBuild Robo-advisor features for goals, projections, portfolios, and moreOperate a Robo-advisor with P&L, rebalancing, and fee managementWho this book is for If you are a finance professional or a data professional working in wealth management and are curious about how robo-advisors work, this book is for you. It will be helpful to have a basic understanding of Python and investing concepts. This is a great handbook for developers interested in building their own robo-advisor to manage personal investments or build a platform for their business to operate, as well as for product managers and business leaders in financial services looking to lease, buy, or build a robo-advisor.

Download or read book Robo Advisors Compared to Traditional Investment Business in Retail Banking written by Shahnawaz Mian and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2024-04-17 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 1,0, University of Tubingen, course: Bachelorseminar in Bankmanagement, language: English, abstract: This text was translated with the help of AI and reviewed by the GRIN editorial team. This study examines whether Robo Advisors in Germany have the potential to displace traditional investment business in retail banking. Fintech startups are currently shaping the digital transformation in the banking sector significantly. While banks have lagged in innovation in investment business, fintechs have emerged with digital business models for retail customers' asset management. These so-called Robo Advisors aim to challenge banks' market share in investment business and offer customers a more attractive alternative for their asset management.

Download or read book Powering the Digital Economy Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Finance written by El Bachir Boukherouaa and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses the impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the financial sector. It highlights the benefits these technologies bring in terms of financial deepening and efficiency, while raising concerns about its potential in widening the digital divide between advanced and developing economies. The paper advances the discussion on the impact of this technology by distilling and categorizing the unique risks that it could pose to the integrity and stability of the financial system, policy challenges, and potential regulatory approaches. The evolving nature of this technology and its application in finance means that the full extent of its strengths and weaknesses is yet to be fully understood. Given the risk of unexpected pitfalls, countries will need to strengthen prudential oversight.

Download or read book The Disruptive Impact of FinTech on Retirement Systems written by Julie Agnew and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people need help planning for retirement, saving, investing, and decumulating their assets, yet financial advice is often complex, potentially conflicted, and expensive. The advent of computerized financial advice offers huge promise to make accessible a more coherent approach to financial management, one that takes into account not only clients' financial assets but also human capital, home values, and retirement pensions. Robo-advisors, or automated on-line services that use computer algorithms to provide financial advice and manage customers' investment portfolios, have the potential to transform retirement systems and peoples' approach to retirement planning. This volume offers cutting-edge research and recommendations regarding the impact of financial technology, or FinTech, to disrupt retirement planning and retirement system design.

Download or read book Handbook of Blockchain Digital Finance and Inclusion Volume 2 written by David Lee Kuo Chuen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, Volume 2: ChinaTech, Mobile Security, and Distributed Ledger emphasizes technological developments that introduce the future of finance. Descriptions of recent innovations lay the foundations for explorations of feasible solutions for banks and startups to grow. The combination of studies on blockchain technologies and applications, regional financial inclusion movements, advances in Chinese finance, and security issues delivers a grand perspective on both changing industries and lifestyles. Written for students and practitioners, it helps lead the way to future possibilities. - Explains the practical consequences of both technologies and economics to readers who want to learn about subjects related to their specialties - Encompasses alternative finance, financial inclusion, impact investing, decentralized consensus ledger and applied cryptography - Provides the only advanced methodical summary of these subjects available today

Download or read book Robo Advisors in Management written by Gupta, Swati and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ever-evolving landscape of management, the introduction of robo-advisors has introduced challenges and opportunities that require careful examination. Organizations grapple with the profound impact of these automated systems on decision-making processes, resource allocation, and strategic planning. The need for a comprehensive understanding of how robo-advisors integrate into various management functions and sectors has become paramount. Decision-makers, researchers, and students seeking clarity in this transformative period are faced with a shortage of literature that bridges theoretical insights with practical applications. Robo-Advisors in Management stand out as a pioneering solution to this crucial gap in the existing body of knowledge. This book does not merely explore the challenges presented by robo-advisors; it delves into the heart of these challenges and navigates the diverse applications of these technologies in sectors ranging from wealth management to healthcare and real estate. By seamlessly blending theoretical foundations with real-world scenarios, the book equips both professionals and academics with the tools needed to comprehend and harness the potential of robo-advisors. It is an invaluable resource for decision-makers looking to optimize their strategies, researchers seeking in-depth insights, and students aspiring to navigate the intersection of management and fintech.

Download or read book Critical factors influencing the adoption of Robo Advisors written by Michael Rögele and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 1,3, , language: English, abstract: This study aims to identify the current state of adoption in German banks and critical factors for traditional institutes that need to be considered when it comes to the implementation of Robo Advisory solutions. Data were collected via a questionnaire that was filled by banking employees in Germany. Factor Analysis revealed the result that selection criteria are a very important factor for banks when they decide to acquire a Robo Advisory company or cooperate with such a Fintech firm. Especially characteristics like the performance, reputation, willingness to share sufficient information and technological capability of a Robo Advisory company need to be considered. The study also revealed that the IT-infrastructure of traditional banks is often not compatible with the technology offered by Robo Advisors. This can lead to problems in the integration process and need to be an aspect in the initiation phase of such a project. Robo Advisors are one example of Fintech companies that recently have moved into the financial industry and challenge traditional banking institutes with their business models. Mostly, Fintech companies are only operating in one field of banking and try to attract customers via internet-based offers that focus on simple user interface, efficiency, transparency and automation. Robo Advisors are companies offering automated financial investment tools and can therefore be located in the segment of asset management and investment. Relevant literature has stated the need for traditional banks to react in form of cooperation with such companies, acquisition of Robo Advisors or creation of own automated investment solutions.

Download or read book The Future of Finance written by Henri Arslanian and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written jointly by an engineer and artificial intelligence expert along with a lawyer and banker, is a glimpse on what the future of the financial services will look like and the impact it will have on society. The first half of the book provides a detailed yet easy to understand educational and technical overview of FinTech, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies including the existing industry pain points and the new technological enablers. The second half provides a practical, concise and engaging overview of their latest trends and their impact on the future of the financial services industry including numerous use cases and practical examples. The book is a must read for any professional currently working in finance, any student studying the topic or anyone curious on how the future of finance will look like.

Download or read book The Future of FinTech written by Bernardo Nicoletti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an introduction to the state of the art in financial technology (FinTech) and the current applications of FinTech in digital banking. It is a comprehensive guide to the various technologies, products, processes, and business models integral to the FinTech environment. Covering key definitions and characteristics, models and best practice, as well as presenting relevant case studies related to FinTech and e-Business, this book helps build a theoretical framework for future discussion.

Download or read book Digital Finance in Europe Law Regulation and Governance written by Emilios Avgouleas and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global finance is in the middle of a radical transformation fueled by innovative financial technologies. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the digitization of retail financial services in Europe. Institutional interest and digital asset markets are also growing blurring the boundaries between the token economy and traditional finance. Blockchain, AI, quantum computing and decentralised finance (DeFI) are setting the stage for a global battle of business models and philosophies. The post-Brexit EU cannot afford to ignore the promise of digital finance. But the Union is struggling to keep pace with global innovation hubs, particularly when it comes to experimenting with new digital forms of capital raising. Calibrating the EU digital finance strategy is a balancing act that requires a deep understanding of the factors driving the transformation, be they legal, cultural, political or economic, as well as their many implications. The same FinTech inventions that use AI, machine learning and big data to facilitate access to credit may also establish invisible barriers that further social, racial and religious exclusion. The way digital finance actors source, use, and record information presents countless consumer protection concerns. The EU’s strategic response has been years in the making and, finally, in September 2020 the Commission released a Digital Finance Package. This special issue collects contributions from leading scholars who scrutinize the challenges digital finance presents for the EU internal market and financial market regulation from multiple public policy perspectives. Author contributions adopt a critical yet constructive and solutions-oriented approach. They aim to provide policy-relevant research and ideas shedding light on the complexities of the digital finance promise. They also offer solid proposals for reform of EU financial services law.