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How to make the most out of video calls
OPINION SEP 02, 2022
How to make the most out of video calls

If you’re one of the many advisers thinking about making this practice a regular occurrence, make sure the experience is both high quality and compliant.

By John Mackowiak
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world

Denizens of the metaverse can be ripped off by virtual investments, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in an advisory.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Riskalyze wants to turn compliance into growth engine with latest product
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
Riskalyze wants to turn compliance into growth engine with latest product

Riskalyze Ultimate combines two existing products, Command Center and Riskalyze Elite, to bring compliance and business development together.

By Ryan W. Neal
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track
FINTECH AUG 30, 2022
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track

Financial advisers will receive advanced training on integrated practice management platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2022
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off

A quarter of plan participants now prefer to receive 401(k) account information via email, up from 9% in 2020, according to Cerulli Associates.

By Ryan W. Neal
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight
FINTECH AUG 29, 2022
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight

In the newly created position, Michelle Kelley will lead the firm’s legal department and provide counsel on cybersecurity and privacy laws.

By Bruce Kelly
Top retirement providers ranked on digital experience
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2022
Top retirement providers ranked on digital experience

As the market sell-off erodes investors’ savings, they’re becoming more critical of the platforms provided by their retirement plans.

By InvestmentNews
SoFi has built a fintech juggernaut, and it's time advisers started paying attention
FINTECH AUG 26, 2022
SoFi has built a fintech juggernaut, and it's time advisers started paying attention

The firm was founded in 2011 to help refinance student loan debt but now offers an array of products, including mortgages, personal loans, insurance and a robo-adviser.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: SEI, SMArtX and Vise
FINTECH AUG 26, 2022
Fintech Bytes: SEI, SMArtX and Vise

A roundup of this week's adviser fintech news, including SEI's introduction of a cloud-based database and SMArtX's partnership with Flyer.

By Ryan W. Neal
Goldman rethinking consumer unit's online checking feature
FINTECH AUG 24, 2022
Goldman rethinking consumer unit's online checking feature

Goldman has been straining to prepare a feature that would let users set up direct deposits and pay their bills online, but it's constrained by the accelerating losses on its online platform, Marcus.

By Bloomberg
Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting
OPINION AUG 24, 2022
Mastering the use of social media for client prospecting

Financial professionals can reach a broader group of prospects — of all ages and in all locations — on their social media channels with fewer mechanics involved than planning an in-person event.

By Bill McManus
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2022
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform

The fintech has purchased UBS Fund Advisor, the wirehouse’s legacy proprietary U.S. alternative investment manager and feeder fund platform that represents $7 billion in client assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
New regulations for the new reality
FINTECH AUG 22, 2022
New regulations for the new reality

Finra has proposed a pilot program for firms that want to continue remote inspections, in line with the seemingly permanent use of remote work.

By InvestmentNews
Fintech Bytes: Dynasty partners with Pontera, Orion joins up with Apex
FINTECH AUG 19, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Dynasty partners with Pontera, Orion joins up with Apex

A roundup of the week's fintech news for financial advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Lincoln Financial launches QDIA with Stadion
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2022
Lincoln Financial launches QDIA with Stadion

The QDIA combines a target-date fund for younger individuals and Stadion’s StoryLine managed account service for participants aged 50 and older.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans
EQUITIES AUG 18, 2022
Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans

The wirehouse is also adding additional automation to its Shareworks and Equity Edge Online platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Schwab exec updates progress on integrating TD Ameritrade technology
FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
Schwab exec updates progress on integrating TD Ameritrade technology

Alison Dooher, head of digital adviser solutions at Schwab Advisor Services, gives a look at the brokerage's integration road map.

By Ryan W. Neal
Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience
OPINION AUG 17, 2022
Coming to a firm near you: An optimized digital wealth experience

Firms are constrained by legacy technology stacks, and it's not easy for them to pivot and deliver the connected digital wealth experience their advisers want.

By Rich Hart and Nick Diodati
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022
FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — August 2022

This month's roundup looks at Envestnet's acquisition of Redi2, Catchlight's new system to assess prospects and AssetMark's deal for Adhesion Wealth.

By Michael Kitces and Kyle Van Pelt
Wall Street banks’ record fines reflect regulators’ frustrations over unmonitored messaging
FINTECH AUG 17, 2022
Wall Street banks’ record fines reflect regulators’ frustrations over unmonitored messaging

SEC, CFTC worried that messages were being completely lost and would ultimately make it harder to look for wrongdoing.

By Bloomberg