Can robots beat humans as financial advisers?

By John Collett
Updated November 5 2016 - 11:08am, first published October 16 2016 - 12:15am
Robo-advisers are pitching their services at self-directed investors. Photo: Akio Kon
Robo-advisers are pitching their services at self-directed investors. Photo: Akio Kon
Jason Lim is using robo-advice to help him save for a house. Photo: Jesse Marlow
Jason Lim is using robo-advice to help him save for a house. Photo: Jesse Marlow

Jason Lim wants to save enough for a deposit on an apartment but was earning next to nothing  by having his money with his bank.