Why thematic Automation
The combination of shrinking labour forces in most advanced economies, falling technology costs and artificial intelligence means that automation will sweep across all industries.
Automation, whether it be in a factory, a warehouse or even in the home is revolutionising processes that are repetitive, dangerous or where quality is mission critical. Alex Cobbold takes us through some of the new technologies changing the way we work and live and explains why automation is one of our core investment themes.
How automation can help us meet the challenges of the future
The idea of automation can feel rather threatening, with concerns about labour displacement increasingly common. But far from being a threat, Alex Cobbold discusses how automation is already transforming our lives for the better.
Read moreInvesting for the Long term
Now more than ever, we believe that investing in long-term trends that have the power to improve society will play the most significant role in shaping our futures. Our five investment megatrends capture where we think the world is heading over the next 20-30 years.