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Vanguard website outage underlines dangers of online investing
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 03, 2022
Vanguard website outage underlines dangers of online investing

Customers of the $8 trillion mutual fund giant weren't able to access certain account reports or receive trade confirmations while the website was having problems.

By Sean Allocca
Implementing a social strategy that won't get you fined by the SEC
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JAN 03, 2022
Implementing a social strategy that won't get you fined by the SEC

It's important for advisers to understand what they can and can't do under the agency's new marketing rules when it comes to advertising and marketing via social media and messaging apps.

By Jim Zuffoletti
SEC denies 2 Bitcoin ETFs in latest setback to crypto industry
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 23, 2021
SEC denies 2 Bitcoin ETFs in latest setback to crypto industry

The earlier-than-expected decision from the SEC could suggest a 2022 approval for a pure Bitcoin fund may not be in the cards either.

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2021
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 20, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — December 2021

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup includes Halo Investing’s $100 million funding round, Orion’s acquisition of BasisCode Compliance and Geowealth’s $19 million funding round.

By Michael Kitces and Kyle Van Pelt
JPMorgan to pay $125 million penalty over messaging apps
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 17, 2021
JPMorgan to pay $125 million penalty over messaging apps

Employees often communicated about business on their personal devices, using text messaging applications, such as WhatsApp. The compliance systems were not keeping up with technological advances, an expert said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fintech can accelerate ESG integration
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 16, 2021
Fintech can accelerate ESG integration

Making sustainable investing a part of firms' investment advice and portfolio management processes requires the appropriate tools.

By Mukund Rao
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach

A bug earlier this year let plan sponsor clients view outside participants' data, and one man claims he and others suffered consequences.

By Emile Hallez
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 14, 2021
Planswell opens up free financial planning tech to advisers

A relaunch in 2020 has allowed the company to pivot to serving financial advisers, which is a more sustainable business model, according to CEO Eric Arnold.

By Sean Allocca
Wealth management platforms as collaboration tools
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 14, 2021
Wealth management platforms as collaboration tools

The pandemic has sparked growth in collaboration tools, but for financial services firms, an enterprise-focused wealth management platform is an equally important part of solving the collaboration puzzle.

By Andy Aziz
Robinhood plans crypto gifting feature
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2021
Robinhood plans crypto gifting feature

Users will be able to send cryptocurrency via digital gift cards, according to code discovered in a beta version of the company's iPhone app.

By Bloomberg
Advisers can't find information online from asset managers: J.D. Power
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 10, 2021
Advisers can't find information online from asset managers: J.D. Power

Just three of the 14 companies surveyed — BlackRock Inc., Capital Group Inc. and J.P. Morgan & Co. — received top marks in the 20th percentile, according to the research.

By Sean Allocca
Regtech RIA in a Box acquired by ComplySci
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 09, 2021
Regtech RIA in a Box acquired by ComplySci

The acquisition marks the third deal for ComplySci in the fourth quarter, in the wake of a strategic investment from K1 Investment Management, a private-equity firm focused on enterprise software companies.

By Sean Allocca
Fintech startup looks to lasso new retail clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 08, 2021
Fintech startup looks to lasso new retail clients

Lasso, a social-networking app, is hoping to land the millions of new retail investors using online investing apps with financial advisers.

By Sean Allocca
The battle for direct indexing heats up
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 08, 2021
The battle for direct indexing heats up

The technology allows advisers to trade weighted baskets of stocks, allowing clients to directly own a portfolio of equities designed to mimic the holdings of an ETF.

By Sean Allocca
SEC can handle digital 'nudges' with Regulation Best Interest: SIFMA
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 07, 2021
SEC can handle digital 'nudges' with Regulation Best Interest: SIFMA

The trade association said the regulator has all the tools and authority it needs through Reg BI. It's also pushing agencies to allow remote supervision permanently.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How hackers will use killer data
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION DEC 07, 2021
How hackers will use killer data

Attacks against data integrity will be the next frontier in cyber warfare, and we need to be ready.

By Lou Steinberg
Bitcoin model portfolios launched by 3iQ, Gemini
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2021
Bitcoin model portfolios launched by 3iQ, Gemini

A subsidiary of Canada’s largest digital asset manager, 3iQ Digital Assets, has launched a new separately managed account and model portfolio for U.S. wealth managers. Fees range from 1% for single-token accounts to 2.5% for multi-token index strategies.

By Sean Allocca
Amazon, AWS web outages affect Robinhood, Coinbase
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 07, 2021
Amazon, AWS web outages affect Robinhood, Coinbase

Amazon Web Services says it has identified the cause of 'increased error rates' and is working to fix it.

By Bloomberg
The challenges of remote work will only grow
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 06, 2021
The challenges of remote work will only grow

The long-term implications of an advice industry in which much of the workforce is remote are only starting to be felt.

By InvestmentNews
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch  crypto index separate account
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS DEC 03, 2021
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch crypto index separate account

Riding the direct indexing wave, the WisdomTree Crypto Index is designed for advisers but could also offer direct access for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin