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Envestnet says advisers are opening fewer new accounts in 2018
FINTECH AUG 08, 2018
Envestnet says advisers are opening fewer new accounts in 2018

Envestnet prepares for slower growth in net flows for the rest of the year.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment
FINTECH AUG 08, 2018
Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment

After a client uploads their loan, RightCapital provides an interactive flowchart with available repayment options based on loan timing, career choice and consolidation.

By Ryan W. Neal
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services leads robos in risk-adjusted returns
FINTECH AUG 07, 2018
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services leads robos in risk-adjusted returns

The hybrid robo's straightforward approach minimizes volatility without sacrificing performance, new report finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
FAANGs are really solo acts, not a supergroup
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2018
FAANGs are really solo acts, not a supergroup

The five stocks differ in many ways — they're not even all tech companies

By Nir Kaissar
Michael Kitces on the fate of robos, Yelp help and recent fintech competitions, products
FINTECH AUG 07, 2018
Michael Kitces on the fate of robos, Yelp help and recent fintech competitions, products

This month's edition of the Latest News in Financial Advisor #FinTech kicks off with big news about high-profile robo-advisers pivoting to B2B products for advisers.

By Michael Kitces
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter

The student-loan refinancer projects it will be profitable again by the end of the year, according to a person familiar with the matter.

By Bloomberg
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service

Firm is one of a number of robo-advisers looking to capitalize on small 401(k) plans

By Greg Iacurci
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating

Demonstrating your thoughtful approach to areas of investor concern — and the steps you're taking to address them — will pay dividends in trust and client retention.

By Michael Kim
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation
FINTECH AUG 03, 2018
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation

A new report from Pew recommends the U.S. look internationally to improve fintech regulations.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tony Robbins backs venture to get gamers to save money
FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Tony Robbins backs venture to get gamers to save money

The app developed by Acorns co-founder Walter Cruttenden automatically deposits small amounts of money into a high-yield account when playing video games.

By Ryan W. Neal
Digital plus human equals the future of advice
FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Digital plus human equals the future of advice

Quantifying and delivering improved investor outcomes takes both a human adviser and advanced technology.

By Bloomberg
Climbing the digital mountain
FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Climbing the digital mountain

When it comes to your firm's technology, are you on Everest — or Bunker Hill?

By Steve Gresham
Treasury recommends lighter regulatory touch for fintech companies
FINTECH JUL 31, 2018
Treasury recommends lighter regulatory touch for fintech companies

Report outlines more that 80 recommendations for lawmakers and regulators.

By Brian Croce
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
Finra asking firms for comments on fintech innovation

Regulator wants to know what it can do to provide support.

By InvestmentNews
Tech bloodletting approaches $300 billion
EQUITIES JUL 30, 2018
Tech bloodletting approaches $300 billion

Investors continue to exit technology stocks in the wake of Facebook's disappointing earnings last week.

By Bloomberg
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout

Advisers attending LPL Focus 2018 say CEO realizes the firm botched the ClientWorks launch.

By Ryan W. Neal
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?
FINTECH JUL 27, 2018
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?

Clients enjoy digital interactions, but advisers still cling to in-person meetings.

By Ryan W. Neal
How to get to Inbox Zero
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
How to get to Inbox Zero

Here are the best apps and practices for email management.

By Bloomberg
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional

Times change. People change. And that means you need to change too — here's how to establish your digital presence quickly and efficiently.

By Scott Kleinberg
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal