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Goldman Sachs to acquire retirement-savings startup
FINTECH APR 26, 2016
Goldman Sachs to acquire retirement-savings startup

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Honest Dollar, a mobile retirement savings platform that works with those who do not have access to an employer-sponsored plan.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH APR 24, 2016
Morningstar launches new client portal to tap data aggregation capabilities

The company is tackling two trends in financial technology: better dashboards for clients and pulling in held-away assets.

By Alessandra Malito
Janney Montgomery Scott partners with Quovo on goals-based budgeting tool
FINTECH APR 24, 2016
Janney Montgomery Scott partners with Quovo on goals-based budgeting tool

The firm plans to zone in on finance tracking to help clients really understand the 'big picture.'

By Alessandra Malito
What it takes to really have a digital advisory firm
FINTECH APR 21, 2016
What it takes to really have a digital advisory firm

A guide to understanding the spectrum of digitization at financial firms

By David Canter
What advisers can learn about technology from Guns N' Roses
FINTECH APR 20, 2016
What advisers can learn about technology from Guns N' Roses

We can communicate with clients through newsletters, emails and blogs or even videos and webinars, but it's more important to interact.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH APR 17, 2016
Chinese acquisition of AssetMark raises questions

By MFXFeeder
Morningstar offers office software on iPad app
FINTECH APR 13, 2016
Morningstar offers office software on iPad app

Now advisers can easily view client information and investment data anywhere any time.

By Sheryl Rowling
China's Huatai Securities acquires tech provider AssetMark
FINTECH APR 12, 2016
China's Huatai Securities acquires tech provider AssetMark

By Alessandra Malito
In wake of DOL fiduciary rule changes, technology can solve problem of small accounts
FINTECH APR 11, 2016
In wake of DOL fiduciary rule changes, technology can solve problem of small accounts

Advisers should weigh wealth management technology as an answer to their small-account woes.

By Alessandra Malito
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom
FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom

Uniformity, pressured large institutions are just two of the possible outcomes for automated investing services.

By Alessandra Malito
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?
OPINION APR 08, 2016
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?

When it comes to technology, we all want it all. But we all can't agree on size

By Sheryl Rowling
Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet
FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet

Answering questions for free has long lasting impact, helps marketing efforts.

By Alessandra Malito
For robo-advisers, the next bear market will be a big test
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2016
For robo-advisers, the next bear market will be a big test

Robo-advisers might have more reasons to be worried about the next bear market than investors do.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH APR 07, 2016
IBM ramping up efforts to predict investor behavior, life events

Pairing technology with humans goes beyond asset management, by getting to know the client — and maybe even their future.

By Alessandra Malito
Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig
FINTECH APR 07, 2016
Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig

More and more, banks are picking up digital wealth management tools for its customers.

By Alessandra Malito
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients
FINTECH APR 05, 2016
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients

Three robo-advisers are pulling in new information on all types of client accounts in the past month alone to improve service.

By Alessandra Malito
LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program
FINTECH APR 03, 2016
LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program

The broker-dealer first announced a robo initiative last summer, but has held off until now, as they've teamed with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor on a new adviser-facing robo.

By Alessandra Malito
Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million
FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million

The online bank is expanding to include investment services through the brokerage company.

By Alessandra Malito
Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule
FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule

The partnership will help plan sponsors and advisers manage conflicts of interest, costs.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Data aggregators unaffected by Intuit's plan to close its Financial Data API service

Intuit, the data aggregator that powers apps like Mint and QuickBooks, announced earlier this week it will shut down its Financial Data APIs.

By Alessandra Malito