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Regtech RIA in a Box acquired by ComplySci
FINTECH DEC 09, 2021
Regtech RIA in a Box acquired by ComplySci

The acquisition marks the third deal for ComplySci in the fourth quarter, in the wake of a strategic investment from K1 Investment Management, a private-equity firm focused on enterprise software companies.

By Sean Allocca
Fintech startup looks to lasso new retail clients
FINTECH DEC 08, 2021
Fintech startup looks to lasso new retail clients

Lasso, a social-networking app, is hoping to land the millions of new retail investors using online investing apps with financial advisers.

By Sean Allocca
The battle for direct indexing heats up
FINTECH DEC 08, 2021
The battle for direct indexing heats up

The technology allows advisers to trade weighted baskets of stocks, allowing clients to directly own a portfolio of equities designed to mimic the holdings of an ETF.

By Sean Allocca
SEC can handle digital 'nudges' with Regulation Best Interest: SIFMA
FINTECH DEC 07, 2021
SEC can handle digital 'nudges' with Regulation Best Interest: SIFMA

The trade association said the regulator has all the tools and authority it needs through Reg BI. It's also pushing agencies to allow remote supervision permanently.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How hackers will use killer data
OPINION DEC 07, 2021
How hackers will use killer data

Attacks against data integrity will be the next frontier in cyber warfare, and we need to be ready.

By Lou Steinberg
Bitcoin model portfolios launched by 3iQ, Gemini
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2021
Bitcoin model portfolios launched by 3iQ, Gemini

A subsidiary of Canada’s largest digital asset manager, 3iQ Digital Assets, has launched a new separately managed account and model portfolio for U.S. wealth managers. Fees range from 1% for single-token accounts to 2.5% for multi-token index strategies.

By Sean Allocca
Amazon, AWS web outages affect Robinhood, Coinbase
FINTECH DEC 07, 2021
Amazon, AWS web outages affect Robinhood, Coinbase

Amazon Web Services says it has identified the cause of 'increased error rates' and is working to fix it.

By Bloomberg
The challenges of remote work will only grow
FINTECH DEC 06, 2021
The challenges of remote work will only grow

The long-term implications of an advice industry in which much of the workforce is remote are only starting to be felt.

By InvestmentNews
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch  crypto index separate account
RIA NEWS DEC 03, 2021
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch crypto index separate account

Riding the direct indexing wave, the WisdomTree Crypto Index is designed for advisers but could also offer direct access for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Elizabeth Warren grills Bitcoin miner on climate
ALTERNATIVES DEC 03, 2021
Elizabeth Warren grills Bitcoin miner on climate

The Massachusetts senator is asking Greenidge Generation how its Bitcoin mining operations will affect climate change and the local environment.

By Bloomberg
Pershing dives into direct indexing with latest deal
FINTECH DEC 02, 2021
Pershing dives into direct indexing with latest deal

The acquisition of San Jose, California-based fintech Optimal Asset Management meets a growing client need for greater investment customization, according to the company.

By Sean Allocca
When a hacker calls: How Robinhood fell victim to a vishing scam
FINTECH NOV 29, 2021
When a hacker calls: How Robinhood fell victim to a vishing scam

The hack raises new questions about Robinhood’s efforts to ensure that its millions of customers get the support and help they need to invest safely.

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse grabs $1 billion in assets with new mobile app
FINTECH NOV 29, 2021
Credit Suisse grabs $1 billion in assets with new mobile app

The Switzerland-based private bank designed its latest mobile app, dubbed CSX, to address all financial services needs in a single smartphone app and has tacked on 100,000 new clients in the process.

By Sean Allocca
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche
RIA NEWS NOV 29, 2021
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche

Colton Etherton admits he was nervous about carving out such a unique niche, but he now knows he made the right decision.

By Jeff Benjamin
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work

Many view firms' archiving and capture responsibilities as a costly and time-consuming burden, even though the possibilities provided by this treasure trove of information are massive.

By Robert Cruz
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power

While wealth management firms are spending big on updates — with 31% introducing major feature updates this year — legacy technology and the complex array of services offered by wealth apps have presented unique challenges.

By Sean Allocca
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus

Research shows technology and customization are helping investors deal with the lack of clarity in the ESG space.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice
FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice

The agency issued a risk alert and deficiency letters to almost all of the robo-advisers examined, citing shortcomings in how the companies manage portfolios and disclose conflicts. The alert could signal future enforcement actions.

By Sean Allocca
Citi to hire 100 for push into digital assets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2021
Citi to hire 100 for push into digital assets

As part of the effort, the bank tapped Puneet Singhvi to be its new head of digital assets inside the institutional clients group.

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2021
FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2021

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup includes Schwab’s announcement of a direct indexing initiative, Fidelity’s launch of real-time fractional share trading, and Addepar’s acquisition of AdvisorPeak.

By Michael Kitces