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Envestnet adds crypto to Tamarac with two fintech integrations
FINTECH OCT 06, 2022
Envestnet adds crypto to Tamarac with two fintech integrations

The integrations with Flourish Crypto and Gemini Bitria pull custodial data on cryptocurrencies into the RIA technology platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
Robo-advisers struggling to retain investors in 2022, research finds
FINTECH OCT 05, 2022
Robo-advisers struggling to retain investors in 2022, research finds

The use of robo-advisers fell from 27.7% of US investors in 2021 to 20.9% this year, according to research from Parameter Insights.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
FINTECH OCT 04, 2022
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers

The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Morgan Stanley brings robo-adviser under the ETrade brand name
FINTECH OCT 03, 2022
Morgan Stanley brings robo-adviser under the ETrade brand name

Morgan Stanley will stop making the robo, Access Investing, available to new clients in December.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram

The securities watchdog said she broke US rules by not disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

By Bloomberg
Fintech app Yotta rolls out feature that helps investors buy Treasury I bonds 
FINTECH SEP 29, 2022
Fintech app Yotta rolls out feature that helps investors buy Treasury I bonds 

I-Bonds Bucket allows users to invest in the securities while bypassing the glitchy TreasuryDirect.gov website.

By Bloomberg
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows

Only 21% of Americans feel comfortable investing in cryptocurrencies, down from 35% in 2021.

By Ryan W. Neal
GeoWealth expands cast of available managers
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
GeoWealth expands cast of available managers

Chicago-based TAMP also launches investment consulting service for advisers who want to completely outsource portfolio and UMA construction while retaining their brand.

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines

In court documents, the SEC described at least a few senior managers at each firm who engaged in rampant texting with colleagues and clients.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe

The penalties levied against firms including Citigroup, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs constitute the largest-ever penalties against US banks for record-keeping lapses.

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest
ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2022
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest

The fund requires a $500 minimum investment and charges a management fee of 2.75%, with a total expense ratio estimated at 4.22%.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe

The results of the investigation could be released as soon as Wednesday and could see regulators extracting total fines of around $2 billion.

By Bloomberg
How digital platforms can be more accessible to minority investors
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
How digital platforms can be more accessible to minority investors

Research uncovered three ways that investing platforms can foster a more inclusive and accessible environment for those living on a low to moderate income.

By Ryan W. Neal
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms

After years of consolidation, the platforms that solve the puzzle could win future advisers and their assets. The ones that don’t may find themselves acquired.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: Fidelity integrates with Salesforce; RightCapital launched new tool
FINTECH SEP 23, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Fidelity integrates with Salesforce; RightCapital launched new tool

Here's a roundup of some of the adviser fintech news you may have missed this week.

By Ryan W. Neal
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity
FINTECH SEP 22, 2022
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity

It's back to an 'organic plan' for the bank's wealth management business in the United States, says Iqbal Khan, co-president of UBS Global Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley hit with $35 million SEC fine over data security
FINTECH SEP 20, 2022
Morgan Stanley hit with $35 million SEC fine over data security

When the bank replaced hard drives and servers, it improperly disposed of thousands of devices, compromising the personal data of about 15 million clients.

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2022
FINTECH SEP 19, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2022

VRGL's $15 million Series A round, FMG's acquisition of Vestorly, Farther's funding round and Orion's partnership with Apex Clearing are among the highlights of this month's roundup.

By Michael Kitces
Ethic raises $50 million in Series C round
FINTECH SEP 19, 2022
Ethic raises $50 million in Series C round

UBS participated in the funding round for the provider of direct indexing, which oversees more than $2 billion in assets.

By InvestmentNews
Marstone is offering its TAMP to community banks
FINTECH SEP 18, 2022
Marstone is offering its TAMP to community banks

North Carolina’s Bank of Oak Ridge will use Marstone’s platform combined with advice from Detalus Advisors.

By InvestmentNews