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Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — December 2018
FINTECH DEC 07, 2018
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — December 2018

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that Blackrock is taking a whopping $123M stake in Envestnet as the company doubles down on the strategy.

By Michael Kitces
Retirement chatbot tells the real story about investors' greatest retirement questions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Retirement chatbot tells the real story about investors' greatest retirement questions

When it comes to 401(k)s, investors need more help with the basics.

By Ryan W. Neal
All those points you racked up are at risk in Marriott hack
FINTECH DEC 06, 2018
All those points you racked up are at risk in Marriott hack

Hackers who gain access to rewards portals can redeem consumers' hard-earned points and miles for gift cards or hotel stays.

By Bloomberg
Folio Financial launches platform to build next generation of robo advice
FINTECH DEC 06, 2018
Folio Financial launches platform to build next generation of robo advice

Will the technology be enough for the custodian to gain market share?

By Ryan W. Neal
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2018
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market

Funds are built for professional investors sick of waiting for SEC to approve a bitcoin ETF.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH DEC 05, 2018
The anatomy of a top-performing wealth management firm

Focusing on how technology can help advisors and their firms succeed as the wealth management business evolves, this piece outlines how the fastest-growing and most productive advisory firms leverage technology and practice management strategies.

By Gillian Albert
Robo startups turn to low-risk offerings in anticipation of downturn
FINTECH DEC 04, 2018
Robo startups turn to low-risk offerings in anticipation of downturn

Products less susceptible to recession could keep customers from leaving.

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade partners with popular Chinese app WeChat
FINTECH DEC 03, 2018
TD Ameritrade partners with popular Chinese app WeChat

The program will allow U.S. users of WeChat to access market data and accounts, though privacy concerns surround the app.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL buys AdvisoryWorld for $28 million in cash
FINTECH DEC 03, 2018
LPL buys AdvisoryWorld for $28 million in cash

The purchase will boost LPL's plans to build a next-generation, integrated adviser technology platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
Drive growth today and be positioned to thrive in future markets
OPINION NOV 29, 2018
Drive growth today and be positioned to thrive in future markets

Recent market volatility serves as a reminder to prepare advisory firms for a changing environment.

By Shirl Penney
Survey finds financial planning most adopted technology, digital trading least
FINTECH NOV 29, 2018
Survey finds financial planning most adopted technology, digital trading least

A report from Redtail Technology found tech adoption to be equal across generations

By Ryan W. Neal
Is TCA by E*Trade's new account aggregation tool late to the party?
FINTECH NOV 29, 2018
Is TCA by E*Trade's new account aggregation tool late to the party?

Digital account aggregation has been around for decades, but may now be seeing increased adoption.

By Ryan W. Neal
The paradoxical solution to more-personal investment management
FINTECH NOV 28, 2018
The paradoxical solution to more-personal investment management

Technology sits at the nexus of clients' desire for personalization and their willingness to accept digital tools.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock takes equity stake in Envestnet
FINTECH NOV 27, 2018
BlackRock takes equity stake in Envestnet

To get its technology in front of more advisers, the asset manager is acquiring a 4.9% share of the fintech and TAMP giant.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley launches new adviser technology dashboard
FINTECH NOV 20, 2018
Morgan Stanley launches new adviser technology dashboard

WealthDesk integrates Morgan Stanley's new suite of technology in a single location.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nasdaq rout reflects rising concerns that tech stocks have peaked
EQUITIES NOV 20, 2018
Nasdaq rout reflects rising concerns that tech stocks have peaked

Growth at the biggest tech companies is slowing at the same time criticism of Silicon Valley's monopolistic tendencies is rising

By Bloomberg
Embrace innovation to attract next-gen investors
OPINION NOV 19, 2018
Embrace innovation to attract next-gen investors

Advisers need to change their relationship with technology to keep pace with the changing preferences of younger clients

By Dani Fava
Fintech one of few areas willing to give women a break
FINTECH NOV 17, 2018
Fintech one of few areas willing to give women a break

Historical barriers are less entrenched in financial technology, and women are taking full advantage of their chance to shine.

By Ryan W. Neal
Robo Acorns said to seek funding at $700 million valuation
FINTECH NOV 16, 2018
Robo Acorns said to seek funding at $700 million valuation

BlackRock and PayPal are among the company's existing investors

By Bloomberg
Social media automation is an automatic fail
FINTECH NOV 15, 2018
Social media automation is an automatic fail

Interacting with your community isn't something you can fake — why automating the process to save time will cost you dearly.

By Scott Kleinberg