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Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks

Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats

The social networking site is tailor-made for targeted marketing.

By John T. Jones
Amazon could be in prime place to shake up asset management industry
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Amazon could be in prime place to shake up asset management industry

New report adds fuel to Wall Street's infatuation with company.

By Bloomberg
State Street uses AI to provide a newsfeed relevant to portfolio holdings
FINTECH JUL 19, 2018
State Street uses AI to provide a newsfeed relevant to portfolio holdings

Company believes the technology will help investment managers make better decisions, mitigate risk and generate alpha.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA 'Shark Tank' backs a digital adviser out of the gate
FINTECH JUL 17, 2018
RIA 'Shark Tank' backs a digital adviser out of the gate

Despite a crowded market, RIAs bet InvestmentPOD has what it takes to build a better mousetrap.

By Ryan W. Neal
Getting to scale — the virtual solution
FINTECH JUL 17, 2018
Getting to scale — the virtual solution

RIAs can improve their profitability by leveraging shared services.

By Todd Thomson
CFA Institute adding crypto, blockchain to curriculum
FINTECH JUL 16, 2018
CFA Institute adding crypto, blockchain to curriculum

Subjects will be added to its Level I and II coursework for the first time next year.

By Bloomberg
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email

The agency has gotten more than 90 comments on Cboe's proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

By Bloomberg
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says

But Larry Fink is 'very excited' about blockchain technology and says it could be a way to enhance company's Aladdin system

By Bloomberg
TD Ameritrade launches fintech competition with $100,000 in prizes
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2018
TD Ameritrade launches fintech competition with $100,000 in prizes

Firm turns to crowdsourcing in hopes of injecting some outside innovation into the adviser technology marketplace.

By Ryan W. Neal
Writing on the wall for direct-to-consumer robo startups
FINTECH JUL 16, 2018
Writing on the wall for direct-to-consumer robo startups

Client acquisition costs and increasing competition proved too much for Hedgeable.

By Ryan W. Neal
Facebook data privacy issue already identified by ESG investment screens
FINTECH JUL 13, 2018
Facebook data privacy issue already identified by ESG investment screens

Socially responsible investors typically look at data privacy, an increasingly pertinent issue for companies and businesses.

By Sarah Min
SEC censures, fines advisers for Yelp endorsements
RIA NEWS JUL 11, 2018
SEC censures, fines advisers for Yelp endorsements

Three advisers paid marketing consultant to solicit clients for online testimonials.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill Lynch launches fiduciary dashboard for advisers
FINTECH JUL 11, 2018
Merrill Lynch launches fiduciary dashboard for advisers

Despite death of the DOL fiduciary rule, wirehouse continues to invest in ways to meet best-interest standard.

By Ryan W. Neal
Complect wants to make outsourcing compliance easier and more affordable
FINTECH JUL 10, 2018
Complect wants to make outsourcing compliance easier and more affordable

The online marketplace hopes to connect advice firms with compliance experts.

By Ryan W. Neal
More about death and taxes
FINTECH JUL 06, 2018
More about death and taxes

Clients are doomed to pay more taxes. They need our help.

By Steve Gresham
Advisers warming up to AI
FINTECH JUL 05, 2018
Advisers warming up to AI

A new survey finds most advisers see potential for AI to improve client experience.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why advisers need to be both effective and efficient
FINTECH JUL 05, 2018
Why advisers need to be both effective and efficient

Doing the right things the right way is how you get the biggest return.

By Joni Youngwirth