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New robo-adviser to collect management fees only when it beats the market
FINTECH OCT 05, 2018
New robo-adviser to collect management fees only when it beats the market

Instead of a basket of ETFs, SGIM's algorithm will actively pick individual securities.

By Ryan W. Neal
Outdated tech could be the industry's greatest vulnerability — and greatest defense
FINTECH OCT 05, 2018
Outdated tech could be the industry's greatest vulnerability — and greatest defense

Legacy systems exposefinancial institutions to big outsiders such as Google and Amazon, which can offer a better experience for users.

By Ryan W. Neal
Jack-of-all-trades client service satisfies none
FINTECH OCT 04, 2018
Jack-of-all-trades client service satisfies none

A jack-of-all-trades is master of none, and often clients need a master's help to solve their problems.

By Randy Lambert
More big names in financial services enter the cryptocurrency world
ALTERNATIVES OCT 04, 2018
More big names in financial services enter the cryptocurrency world

TD Ameritrade and Ric Edelman are the latest to invest in digital asset companies.

By Ryan W. Neal
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — October 2018
FINTECH OCT 03, 2018
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — October 2018

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that private equity firm Warburg Pincus is investing a whopping $33M into Facet Wealth.

By Michael Kitces
Divide between former robo-rivals widens
FINTECH OCT 03, 2018
Divide between former robo-rivals widens

As Wealthfront doubles down on its purely digital service for millennials, Betterment continues its courtship of human advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
New State Street tool helps advisers determine if clients want ESG investing
FINTECH OCT 02, 2018
New State Street tool helps advisers determine if clients want ESG investing

Asset manager hopes the Values Discovery Tool aids advisers' conversations about new investment strategies.

By Ryan W. Neal
Talking to Chuck about Schwab's $3.6 trillion edge on fintechs
FINTECH OCT 02, 2018
Talking to Chuck about Schwab's $3.6 trillion edge on fintechs

Company is now competing with robos and fintech, in part by plowing money into innovation.

By Bloomberg
Northwestern Mutual CEO explains decision to close LearnVest
FINTECH OCT 02, 2018
Northwestern Mutual CEO explains decision to close LearnVest

While the digital advice platform died, the financial planning technology lives on.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2018
The Value of a Client Advisory Board

Ready to grow? Start asking clients for feedback.

By Gillian Albert
FINTECH OCT 01, 2018
Learn the Basics of Financial Education Services

Financial literacy – it starts with you!

By Gillian Albert
FINTECH SEP 28, 2018
SEC adds cybersecurity bite to its bark

Regulators are done warning firms about data security and Voya receives a first nip.

By Ryan W. Neal
These airlines offer the best in-flight Wi-Fi — if you're lucky
FINTECH SEP 27, 2018
These airlines offer the best in-flight Wi-Fi — if you're lucky

Reliable Wi-Fi, previously the domain of U.S. airlines, is becoming a global perk.

By Bloomberg
Voya pays $1 million to settle SEC charges over cybersecurity breach
FINTECH SEP 26, 2018
Voya pays $1 million to settle SEC charges over cybersecurity breach

Attackers allegedly impersonated independent advisers to gain access to VFA's online portal.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?
OPINION SEP 26, 2018
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?

Yes, I'm a millennial, but clients in 2018 should not have to print forms and mail in checks.

By Ryan W. Neal
Moody's expects consumer technology giants to be major disruptors in financial services
FINTECH SEP 25, 2018
Moody's expects consumer technology giants to be major disruptors in financial services

If Google, Apple and Facebook control client relationships, they can take control of financial product distribution.

By Ryan W. Neal
Joe Duran has a game plan, and anyone can play
FINTECH SEP 22, 2018
Joe Duran has a game plan, and anyone can play

The CEO of United Capital built a formula for holistic financial planning that any firm can tap into — for a price.

By Evan Cooper
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee

Behavioral economist will lead robo-adviser's Money Lab, a project to develop products that help people save and invest.

By Ryan W. Neal
Envestnet Tamarac partners with Schwab, TD on digital account openings
FINTECH SEP 20, 2018
Envestnet Tamarac partners with Schwab, TD on digital account openings

Auto-filling documents designed to make onboarding more efficient for RIAs and more convenient for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Square eyes the digital investing space
FINTECH SEP 20, 2018
Square eyes the digital investing space

With 7 million people using its cash app, some as their only bank account, the company could disrupt the robo-advice market.

By Ryan W. Neal