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Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform
CUSTODIAN JUN 06, 2023
Pershing X moves into the fintech lane with new Wove platform

The multicustodial open architecture platform promises to connect the various applications advisors use to service clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders
FINTECH JUN 06, 2023
LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders

BondGPT, which uses OpenAI technology to help power its bond analytics, will help traders find more liquid bonds at a better price.

By Bloomberg
How two advisor tech companies battled it out in patent court
FINTECH JUN 05, 2023
How two advisor tech companies battled it out in patent court

Both CellTrust and ionLake provide compliant text messaging and archiving for advisors. CellTrust accused ionLake of violating its patents, but the jury disagreed.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL expands technology team with two more executive hires
FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
LPL expands technology team with two more executive hires

Kristie Edling-Day will oversee digital experience for advisors, while Nitesah Ambastha will lead technology for investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance
FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance

Banks' interest is growing in the evolving technology of artificial intelligence and its likely impact on their business.

By Bloomberg
Firms brace for SEC spotlight on electronic communications
OPINION MAY 31, 2023
Firms brace for SEC spotlight on electronic communications

Protecting investors from fraudulent, misleading or otherwise problematic electronic communications seems to be of the utmost importance to regulators.

By Bill Simpson
Fintech Smart USA buys financial wellness provider ProManage
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2023
Fintech Smart USA buys financial wellness provider ProManage

The acquisition is the latest in a string of deals for UK-based Smart, including its purchase last year of Stadion Money Management.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fidelity leans into alternative strategies as demand grows amid economic uncertainty
RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2023
Fidelity leans into alternative strategies as demand grows amid economic uncertainty

Fidelity's alts platform, which launched in 2013, has seen assets grow by 70% since 2020.

By Jeff Benjamin
Nvidia stock spike shines light on ETFs offering AI exposure
EQUITIES MAY 26, 2023
Nvidia stock spike shines light on ETFs offering AI exposure

As interest in artificial intelligence grows, it's worth looking under the hood of sector ETFs.

By Jeff Benjamin
InvestCloud interim CEO opens up about fintech's recent leadership changes
FINTECH MAY 25, 2023
InvestCloud interim CEO opens up about fintech's recent leadership changes

Richard Lumb says that while InvestCloud is growing, a different set of skills are needed to take it to the next level.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retirement Clearinghouse reports data breach
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2023
Retirement Clearinghouse reports data breach

Social Security and account numbers were compromised in a phishing attack, but accounts were not accessed, according to the firm.

By Emile Hallez
Advisor Group is latest B-D to report data breach
FINTECH MAY 25, 2023
Advisor Group is latest B-D to report data breach

The breach involved 'a systems intrusion' at R.R. Donnelley, a third-party vendor that Advisor Group uses for some of its client mailings.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard CEO Buckley tiptoes around ESG, embraces AI
FINTECH MAY 24, 2023
Vanguard CEO Buckley tiptoes around ESG, embraces AI

'ESG funds are not the next great innovation,’ Tim Buckley said at an Investment Company Institute conference. 'They’re a client preference, and we need to treat it as such.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ritholtz Wealth files for new robo-advisor
FINTECH MAY 24, 2023
Ritholtz Wealth files for new robo-advisor

The new product, called Good Advice, requires a $15,000 minimum investment and will charge a maximum fee of 50 basis points.

By Ryan W. Neal
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — May 2023
FINTECH MAY 24, 2023
The latest in financial #AdvisorTech — May 2023

This month's highlights include Betterment's $9 million settlement with SEC and whether it points to more SEC scrutiny of RIAs' tax-loss harvesting promises, as well as Altruit's latest fundraising round and GeoWealth's acquisition of First Ascent.

By Michael Kitces and Ben Henry-Moreland
Waning confidence in banks creates opportunity for advisors to manage clients' cash
FINTECH MAY 23, 2023
Waning confidence in banks creates opportunity for advisors to manage clients' cash

Just 59% of households surveyed indicate they're confident about the stability of the banking system, creating a tailwind for fintechs that help advisors offer cash management.

By Ryan W. Neal
Orion CEO Eric Clarke announces retirement plans
FINTECH MAY 22, 2023
Orion CEO Eric Clarke announces retirement plans

Clarke informed the company's board of directors that he plans to step down at the end of the year.

By Ryan W. Neal
Over a difficult year, these robo-advisors performed the best
FINTECH MAY 18, 2023
Over a difficult year, these robo-advisors performed the best

Fidelity Go, Wealthfront and Ellevest had the best showings, relative to a benchmark, over the one-year trailing period ended March 31, according to Condor Capital Wealth Management's latest 'Robo Report.'

By Ryan W. Neal
SignatureFD adds Pontera platform to grow 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2023
SignatureFD adds Pontera platform to grow 401(k) business

Pontera’s alliance with the Atlanta-based wealth manager is the latest in a string of deals designed to give financial advisors the ability to manage client assets in held-away accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC's delay on climate disclosure rule leaves companies in limbo
FINTECH MAY 12, 2023
SEC's delay on climate disclosure rule leaves companies in limbo

Few companies have goals in place that would reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in line with Paris goals, according to MSCI.

By Emile Hallez