Platforms in 2026: The good, the bad and the opportunity

Oscar Wilde wasn't a big fan of sitting on the fence. He famously remarked: "The man who sees both sides of a question is a man who sees absolutely nothing."  Despite that era-spanning rebuke, I feel it's well worth kicking off the New Year by exploring what might be either good or bad for platforms in 2026. Regardless of what dear old Oscar might think, I reckon there's a bit of both to take into account.  Given the events of 2025, three themes in particular spring to my mind. They are the continued rise of artificial intelligence, mounting investor uncertainty and ever-increasing co...