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Are advisers investing client assets in Bitcoin?
ALTERNATIVES JAN 05, 2021
Are advisers investing client assets in Bitcoin?

Clients are curious about the recent boom in cryptocurrencies, but volatile performance records are keeping some advisers on the sidelines

By Nicole Casperson
How IN's new fintech reporter tackled the beat — virtually
OPINION DEC 30, 2020
How IN's new fintech reporter tackled the beat — virtually

Starting a new job amid a pandemic, I’ve had to rethink how to thrive, virtually, with technology as my trusty tool to succeed

By Nicole Casperson
SEC approves rule to allow testimonials in advertising
FINTECH DEC 22, 2020
SEC approves rule to allow testimonials in advertising

Revision of the advertising rule in place since 1961 reflects technological advances like social media marketing, according to the regulator

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Goldman Sachs primed to launch new robo-adviser Marcus Invest
FINTECH DEC 22, 2020
Goldman Sachs primed to launch new robo-adviser Marcus Invest

The wealth manager will become one of the last major institutions to offer digital advice with the launch slated for Q1

By Nicole Casperson
‘Adoption is the next innovation’: Forecasting fintech in 2021 and beyond
OPINION DEC 22, 2020
‘Adoption is the next innovation’: Forecasting fintech in 2021 and beyond

The use of new technologies and solutions will mean fundamental shifts in the financial services industry

By Jamie Hopkins
A watershed year for wealthtech adoption
FINTECH DEC 21, 2020
A watershed year for wealthtech adoption

A confluence of environmental changes, like work from home orders, virtual events and an economic recession, have forced advisers to embrace tech tools in a matter of months

By Nicole Casperson
Why a new Betterment chief could usher in an IPO
FINTECH DEC 18, 2020
Why a new Betterment chief could usher in an IPO

Founder Jon Stein wasn’t able to achieve his ultimate goal of an initial public offering, but he transformed the little-known New York-based fintech into a digital behemoth

By Sean Allocca
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2020
FINTECH DEC 18, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2020

The big news, announcements and underlying trends emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

By Michael Kitces
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing
FINTECH DEC 18, 2020
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing

The free trading app has been applauded for democratizing the market but critics, and regulators, are starting to take a closer look

By Nicole Casperson
Robinhood isn't gamifying the markets. It's democratizing them
OPINION DEC 18, 2020
Robinhood isn't gamifying the markets. It's democratizing them

The fintech led a movement to virtually eliminate commissions, cut racial investing disparities in half and dramatically increase stock ownership among investors

By Aaron Brown
Robinhood accused of manipulating customers by Massachusetts regulator
FINTECH DEC 16, 2020
Robinhood accused of manipulating customers by Massachusetts regulator

The complaint marks the first time the state's fiduciary rule is being used to bring charges against a brokerage firm

By Nicole Casperson
Tips for guarding your devices from  cyberattacks
OPINION DEC 15, 2020
Tips for guarding your devices from cyberattacks

Sophisticated cyberthreats and scams are on the rise, making it more important than ever to protect devices

By Andy Zolper
Franklin Templeton partners to launch new robo-adviser Tango
FINTECH DEC 15, 2020
Franklin Templeton partners to launch new robo-adviser Tango

The platform is designed to enable advisers to execute on two major trends this year: hyper personalization and goal-based wealth management

By Nicole Casperson
MassMutual to buy cash management platform Flourish
FINTECH DEC 14, 2020
MassMutual to buy cash management platform Flourish

The acquisition, slated to close early next year, addresses the 2020 industry shift toward technology-enabled financial planning

By Nicole Casperson
Tony Leal, Envestnet | MoneyGuide
FINTECH DEC 10, 2020
Tony Leal, Envestnet | MoneyGuide

While advisers think about the numbers, clients focus on their goals, says Leal, a 2021 Innovator.

By InvestmentNews
The real problem behind the Oranj business model
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
The real problem behind the Oranj business model

Advisers certainly enjoyed free access to products on the platform, but price alone might not have been enough to keep them satisfied

By Nicole Casperson
Betterment’s Jon Stein steps down as CEO
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
Betterment’s Jon Stein steps down as CEO

The company's founder will be replaced by Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, former Viacom Media Networks' chief operating officer

By Nicole Casperson
Model portfolio assets hit $4.1 trillion in Q3
FINTECH DEC 08, 2020
Model portfolio assets hit $4.1 trillion in Q3

More than half of advisers say they expect to increase usage, according to a new survey by Broadridge Financial

By Nicole Casperson
Looking ahead to the next normal
FINTECH DEC 07, 2020
Looking ahead to the next normal

A clear takeaway from the current normal is that reduced opportunities to engage with peers leaves a real void

By George Moriarty
Advisers are adopting fee-for-planning models — and charging accordingly
FINTECH DEC 03, 2020
Advisers are adopting fee-for-planning models — and charging accordingly

With more clients engaged with financial planning, advisers are increasing fees and evolving the way they charge for their services, according to new research

By Nicole Casperson