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Ways to improve adviser adoption of new technology
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
Ways to improve adviser adoption of new technology

Buying the tools is only the beginning. Firms must follow up with incentives, training and hand-holding for some.

By Ryan W. Neal
Silicon Valley, AI hit the finance world
FINTECH JUN 23, 2018
Silicon Valley, AI hit the finance world

As adviser technology continues to expand, how should a firm go about building the ideal tech suite?

By Ryan W. Neal
Betterment slapped with $400,000 fine from Finra
FINTECH JUN 22, 2018
Betterment slapped with $400,000 fine from Finra

Robo-adviser cited for violating customer protection rule and not maintaining its books and records correctly.

By Ryan W. Neal
AI, blockchain take center stage at SIFMA fintech event
FINTECH JUN 21, 2018
AI, blockchain take center stage at SIFMA fintech event

Developers demonstrated real-life use cases showing how firms can deploy the next-gen technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tech firms still want to dethrone the financial sector
FINTECH JUN 21, 2018
Tech firms still want to dethrone the financial sector

Advisers should keep an eye on all their new fintech "partners."

By Ryan W. Neal
SigFig raises another $50 million in venture capital
FINTECH JUN 19, 2018
SigFig raises another $50 million in venture capital

With successful partnerships with big names like Wells Fargo and UBS, why is the robo still raising money?

By Ryan W. Neal
U.S. Bancorp launches robo
FINTECH JUN 19, 2018
U.S. Bancorp launches robo

Investment unit's Automated Investor created with help of BlackRock's FutureAdvisor.

By Bloomberg
When your client dies, who gets their airline miles?
OPINION JUN 19, 2018
When your client dies, who gets their airline miles?

Now that a new law provides executors with access to digital assets, estate planning needs to include such assets

By Amy Florian
Take 5: Naureen Hassan talks integration, aggregation and retaining brokers at Morgan Stanley
FINTECH JUN 19, 2018
Take 5: Naureen Hassan talks integration, aggregation and retaining brokers at Morgan Stanley

The wirehouse's chief digital officer discusses the company's push to use technology to engage in more holistic planning.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH JUN 15, 2018
Ritholtz hires data analytics specialist in latest media-focused addition

Popular blogger Nick Maggiulli to join firm and cultivate intelligence out of data.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH JUN 14, 2018
Crypto coins surge on SEC reprieve

Regulator says transactions involving ether aren't subject to federal securities rules

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2018
ProEquities introduces cybersecurity to protect even the least tech-savvy advisers

Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2018
United Capital's new CIO has had an 'unlikely' career path

Kara Murphy never thought she'd end up on Wall Street — or be in one of the World Trade Center towers attacked on 9/11.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JUN 12, 2018
Morgan Stanley gives close-up look at new adviser technology suite

Firm betting tech will increase wallet share and move brokers towards financial planning.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH JUN 12, 2018
BlackRock expands risk analytics tool to wealth managers overseeing billions in assets

'There is a huge opportunity for Aladdin to be the language of portfolio construction,' said BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein.

By Bloomberg
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Advisor FinTech — June 2018
FINTECH JUN 12, 2018
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Advisor FinTech — June 2018

This month's edition kicks off with the buzz from the Envestnet Advisor Summit.

By Michael Kitces
FINTECH JUN 07, 2018
Fees on savings apps can add up

Services like Acorns and Stash let people invest small amounts of money, but critics question their fee structures.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH JUN 07, 2018
Cyber assailants targeted in important new security sweep

The skill and sophistication of attackers are often outpacing firms' ability to protect themselves.

By Guy F. Talarico
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2018
Orion sets sights on breakaway brokers

Fintech company is partnering with Josh Brown and MarketCounsel to help advisers go independent.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial professionals targeted by sophisticated 'keylogger' malware
FINTECH JUN 06, 2018
Financial professionals targeted by sophisticated 'keylogger' malware

New computer viruses designed specifically for financial institutions can avoid attack, steal login information and hijack payment transfers.

By Ryan W. Neal