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Morningstar opts for virtual annual conference
FINTECH MAY 18, 2020
Morningstar opts for virtual annual conference

The annual June gathering in Chicago moves to September in a digital format

By Jeff Benjamin
Two steps forward
FINTECH MAY 17, 2020
Two steps forward

We must continue to embrace inclusion, even as we find ourselves working further apart

By George Moriarty
SEC should accelerate its late leap to electronic delivery
OPINION MAY 15, 2020
SEC should accelerate its late leap to electronic delivery

The agency could do more to make e-delivery the default option for shareholder communications, while preserving shareholders’ right to request printed material

By Paul Atkins
Goldman Sachs to acquire online custodian Folio Investing
FINTECH MAY 14, 2020
Goldman Sachs to acquire online custodian Folio Investing

The investment bank has expressed interest in building out its wealth management capabilities and has made several acquisitions in recent years

By Sean Allocca
iCapital Network boosts access to alts with acquisition of rival Artivest
ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2020
iCapital Network boosts access to alts with acquisition of rival Artivest

The tech provider takes over the management of 28 proprietary alternative investment funds and the Open Network platform

By Sean Allocca
Building your team while working remotely
OPINION MAY 13, 2020
Building your team while working remotely

The more you can do to engage with your staff, the more connected they'll feel

By Scott Hanson
Robo-adviser TradingFront launches on Interactive Brokers
FINTECH MAY 13, 2020
Robo-adviser TradingFront launches on Interactive Brokers

The robo-adviser is designed to serve small to midsize independent advisers at an attractive price point

By Sean Allocca
Portfolio management platform Vise lands $14.5 million in funding
FINTECH MAY 12, 2020
Portfolio management platform Vise lands $14.5 million in funding

Its tool is already available on the Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade Institutional platforms

By Sean Allocca
Schwab acquires Motif’s technology to push deeper into ESG investing
FINTECH MAY 08, 2020
Schwab acquires Motif’s technology to push deeper into ESG investing

The purchase will help the discount brokerage develop thematic and direct indexing for clients

By Sean Allocca
FPA teams with TD Ameritrade to launch 'virtual externship' program
FINTECH MAY 06, 2020
FPA teams with TD Ameritrade to launch 'virtual externship' program

The eight-week program promises to connect financial planning interns with mentors from across the country

By Jeff Benjamin
Franklin Templeton buys AdvisorEngine
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2020
Franklin Templeton buys AdvisorEngine

The digital wealth management platform had been up for sale since January

By Sean Allocca
Financial services embraces technology in adapting to remote work
FINTECH MAY 06, 2020
Financial services embraces technology in adapting to remote work

Some firms said they will never go back to the way things were before the pandemic

By Jeff Benjamin
LifeYield upgrades Social Security retirement income tool
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2020
LifeYield upgrades Social Security retirement income tool

Interactive software helps advisers initiate planning discussions with clients

By Mary Beth Franklin
Will an uptick in tech adoption during COVID-19 mean a cutback in staff?
OPINION MAY 06, 2020
Will an uptick in tech adoption during COVID-19 mean a cutback in staff?

As advisory firms become more comfortable with using digital tools, new tech could make some jobs obsolete

By Sean Allocca
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic
OPINION MAY 05, 2020
Thinking through what the advice industry will look like after the pandemic

Next-gen advisers need to consider how they'll differentiate themselves and attract clients if digital interactions with clients become more common

By Matt Cosgriff
Addepar rolls out app for trading hedge fund, PE investments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 05, 2020
Addepar rolls out app for trading hedge fund, PE investments

The tool is designed for family offices and RIAs looking for more liquidity in assets that are typically hard to buy and sell

By Bloomberg
'Show clients your face' and other advice for Zoom calls
FINTECH MAY 01, 2020
'Show clients your face' and other advice for Zoom calls

Think like an event planner, said presenters on a webcast from The American College of Financial Services

By Emile Hallez
Schwab to set the bar high with virtual Impact conference
FINTECH APR 29, 2020
Schwab to set the bar high with virtual Impact conference

Advisers still want to network, but are asking for a price break on the cost of admission

By Jeff Benjamin
How COVID-19 will destroy small firms
OPINION APR 29, 2020
How COVID-19 will destroy small firms

As the pandemic eliminates in-person meetings, advisory firms will need capital to shift to a fully remote experience

By Scott Hanson
Betterment Checking opens to all clients
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2020
Betterment Checking opens to all clients

After announcing the products in July, the robo-adviser finally made them available to all 500,000 clients last week

By Sean Allocca