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UBS buys Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in major push into US market
FINTECH JAN 26, 2022
UBS buys Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in major push into US market

The largest Swiss bank said the acquisition will accelerate its growth in America, broadening the firm’s reach to more mass-affluent investors.

By Sean Allocca
SEC officials urge firms to update compliance to cope with emerging technologies
FINTECH JAN 26, 2022
SEC officials urge firms to update compliance to cope with emerging technologies

The leaders of the agency's enforcement division talk about the message the SEC sent with a $125 million penalty for JPMorgan's failure to preserve text messages.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS buying Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in cash deal
FINTECH JAN 26, 2022
UBS buying Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in cash deal

The acquisition will add more than $27 billion in assets under management and over 470,000 clients in the U.S., the bank said.

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — January 2022 — Part 2
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — January 2022 — Part 2

The major trends underway in the financial adviser ecosystem, and what those trends portend for the year to come.

By Michael Kitces
Mobile apps push wealthtech funding to record highs
FINTECH JAN 25, 2022
Mobile apps push wealthtech funding to record highs

The first quarter alone in 2021 netted $6 billion in new wealthtech funding, which accounted for 41% of the total investments raised last year, according to the most recent data from CB Insights.

By Sean Allocca
Fidelity launches new compliance business line Saifr
FINTECH JAN 24, 2022
Fidelity launches new compliance business line Saifr

The technology lets artificial intelligence do the monotonous tasks of compliance reviews, allowing marketers and compliance teams to focus on the more complex details.

By Sean Allocca
Pending SEC proposal targets advisers’ cyber ‘hygiene’
FINTECH JAN 24, 2022
Pending SEC proposal targets advisers’ cyber ‘hygiene’

A pending proposal would be designed to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and incident reporting.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why JPMorgan is spending $12 billion on tech
FINTECH JAN 21, 2022
Why JPMorgan is spending $12 billion on tech

The 26% boost in the bank's 2021 tech spending covers not just software development, but investments in data and analytics, artificial intelligence and physical aspects such as data centers.

By Sean Allocca
Verity launches tool for 403(b) market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 20, 2022
Verity launches tool for 403(b) market

Vynntana allows for collaboration among stakeholders.

By InvestmentNews
How $33 billion fintech Revolut is taking on free stock trades
FINTECH JAN 20, 2022
How $33 billion fintech Revolut is taking on free stock trades

The London-based fintech received approval to become a licensed broker-dealer in the U.S. in June and is building an investing and savings app to manage all of its clients' finances under one roof.

By Sean Allocca
BNY Mellon sees potential for digital asset revenue in 2023
ALTERNATIVES JAN 20, 2022
BNY Mellon sees potential for digital asset revenue in 2023

Firm is waiting for clarity on ETF rules, CFO Portney says.

By Bloomberg
AdvisorEngine updates, rebrands Junxure CRM platform
FINTECH JAN 19, 2022
AdvisorEngine updates, rebrands Junxure CRM platform

The announcement is the culmination of a multiyear initiative to modernize Junxure after its acquisition in 2018. The upgraded system will continue to be offered as a stand-alone product, priced per user.

By Sean Allocca
Facet Wealth lands $100 million in funding
FINTECH JAN 19, 2022
Facet Wealth lands $100 million in funding

The financial planning fintech will use the latest injection of capital to invest in its technology and product suite to upgrade its client experience.

By Sean Allocca
SoFi rises after regulator approves U.S. bank charter
FINTECH JAN 19, 2022
SoFi rises after regulator approves U.S. bank charter

OCC gives conditional banking license for online lender SoFi.

By Bloomberg
Fintech Skience partners with Incedo
FINTECH JAN 18, 2022
Fintech Skience partners with Incedo

Incedo’s implementation efforts will help Skience’s platform reach more registered investment advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Acorns and Pioneer cancel $2.2 billion SPAC deal
FINTECH JAN 18, 2022
Acorns and Pioneer cancel $2.2 billion SPAC deal

Acorns plans to pursue traditional public offering.

By Bloomberg
Your clients will show you the way
OPINION JAN 18, 2022
Your clients will show you the way

One way we decide which new technologies to implement (or at least consider) is by asking our clients to provide detailed feedback on communications every other year.

By Scott Hanson
Niche adviser bulks up with a focus on fitness coaches
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2022
Niche adviser bulks up with a focus on fitness coaches

Justin Green, founder of AssistFP, has learned that developing a niche is an evolutionary process.

By Jeff Benjamin
Gemini moves into wealth management with Bitria acquisition
ALTERNATIVES JAN 14, 2022
Gemini moves into wealth management with Bitria acquisition

The $7.1 billion cryptocurrency exchange has agreed to purchase Bitria, a 5-year-old startup that provides advisers with tools to access and manage holdings of Bitcoin and other tokens.

By Sean Allocca
Emotions can be the key to making your firm unforgettable
OPINION JAN 14, 2022
Emotions can be the key to making your firm unforgettable

Marketing is a long game. First impressions matter, but lasting impressions matter more.

By Robert Sofia