Did a person write this or was it AI? And, does it even matter? Readers are quick to point to em dashes (—) as proof something was written by a robot. The so-called ‘rule of three’ is now viewed with suspicion. As LLMs evolve, more and more legitimate linguistic devices will come under scrutiny. So, what does it mean for marketing teams and how they produce credible, engaging content?
As we head towards a promised land where tedious tasks are completed by uncomplaining robots; we must remember the true purpose of marketing is engagement, interaction, connection and trust. It’s about people and helping them feel something, whether that’s curiosity, confidence or security.
In this conversation, Paul Zettl shares his extensive career journey in financial services marketing and discusses key experiences at various firms. He emphasises the importance of building effective agency relationships, optimising marketing structures, and creating value-added programmes.
In this episode we talk to Kelly Mikhailoff of Aviva Investors. Hear her thoughts on team culture driven by diversity and empowerment, and key principles for marketing success.
The asset and wealth management firms winning in 2026 likely won’t be those with the most products, the biggest platforms, or the loudest marketing. Four key themes to watch out for next year.
Fear, greed, overconfidence, regret – we talk about emotions in investing all the time. These are the headline makers, the stomach churners, the buzzwords that grasp our attention during times of volatility or uncertainty. But that’s only scratching the surface.
In this episode we talk to Lucy Davidson of MFS Investment Management. Hear about her transition into a senior managerial role, and her thoughts on career development.
Companies outsource for countless reasons, but one area that is becoming increasingly popular is strategy. Some people might recoil at the thought; afterall, isn't that a key business priority that should be safeguarded in-house? But an outside perspective and access to wider industry expertise could make the difference between coming up with a broad plan or crafting a step-by-step strategy of how to achieve your goals.
Advisers need technical understanding to be able to assess increasingly complex strategies and the fluency to explain them to clients in a Consumer Duty world. Product brochures and factsheets alone no longer suffice. In response, leading firms are building educational platforms where advisers can learn, ask questions and get help when taking the theoretical and making it tangible.
ETF interest has continued to boom across both retail and institutional markets, driven in part by rising financial literacy on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. As retail investors grow more confident, active ETFs have emerged as a compelling option because they offer a streamlined pathway to strategy, flexibility, and downside management. But with growing popularity comes strong competition.