The Royal Commission has seen a distinct shift from bank-aligned financial planners towards independents, according to Adviser Ratings managing director, Angus Woods.

Solving the Biggest Problem with Traditional Financial AdviceAdviser rating and customer review service, Adviser Ratings launched the first robo-adviser register in October, in the hopes of opening advice up to a much wider audience.

Consumers Invited to Rate Robo AdvisersAdviser Ratings has launched a new service called Smart Tools Register, designed to help consumers find digital advice services, savings and budgeting apps, credit scoring sites, aged care support services and online brokerages.

Robo-advice Comparison Site LaunchesAdviser Ratings has launched a new website that compares a multitude of robo-advisers in the market. The Robo Adviser (Smart Tools) register profiles 36 financial management fintech solutions sold directly to consumers that provide budgeti...

Women Shun Financial Advisers in Favour of Money Advice from RobotsRobo-advisers are reporting a substantial spike in the number of female investors, citing a "perfect storm" of the fallout from the banking royal commission and the empowerment of the #Metoo movement.

Women Shun Financial Advisers in Favour of Money Advice from Robots (3)Robo-advisers are reporting a substantial spike in the number of female investors, citing a "perfect storm" of the fallout from the banking royal commission and the empowerment of the #Metoo movement.

Women Shun Financial Advisers in Favour of Money Advice from Robots (4)Robo-advisers are reporting a substantial spike in the number of female investors, citing a "perfect storm" of the fallout from the banking royal commission and the empowerment of the #Metoo movement.

Women Shun Financial Advisers in Favour of Money Advice from Robots (1)Robo-advisers are reporting a substantial spike in the number of female investors, citing a "perfect storm" of the fallout from the banking royal commission and the empowerment of the #Metoo movement.

Women Shun Financial Advisers in Favour of Money Advice from Robots (2)Robo-advisers are reporting a substantial spike in the number of female investors, citing a "perfect storm" of the fallout from the banking royal commission and the empowerment of the #Metoo movement.