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Elizabeth Warren grills Bitcoin miner on climate
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 03, 2021
Elizabeth Warren grills Bitcoin miner on climate

The Massachusetts senator is asking Greenidge Generation how its Bitcoin mining operations will affect climate change and the local environment.

By Bloomberg
Pershing dives into direct indexing with latest deal
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH DEC 02, 2021
Pershing dives into direct indexing with latest deal

The acquisition of San Jose, California-based fintech Optimal Asset Management meets a growing client need for greater investment customization, according to the company.

By Sean Allocca
When a hacker calls: How Robinhood fell victim to a vishing scam
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 29, 2021
When a hacker calls: How Robinhood fell victim to a vishing scam

The hack raises new questions about Robinhood’s efforts to ensure that its millions of customers get the support and help they need to invest safely.

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse grabs $1 billion in assets with new mobile app
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 29, 2021
Credit Suisse grabs $1 billion in assets with new mobile app

The Switzerland-based private bank designed its latest mobile app, dubbed CSX, to address all financial services needs in a single smartphone app and has tacked on 100,000 new clients in the process.

By Sean Allocca
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS NOV 29, 2021
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche

Colton Etherton admits he was nervous about carving out such a unique niche, but he now knows he made the right decision.

By Jeff Benjamin
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 29, 2021
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work

Many view firms' archiving and capture responsibilities as a costly and time-consuming burden, even though the possibilities provided by this treasure trove of information are massive.

By Robert Cruz
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power

While wealth management firms are spending big on updates — with 31% introducing major feature updates this year — legacy technology and the complex array of services offered by wealth apps have presented unique challenges.

By Sean Allocca
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus

Research shows technology and customization are helping investors deal with the lack of clarity in the ESG space.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice

The agency issued a risk alert and deficiency letters to almost all of the robo-advisers examined, citing shortcomings in how the companies manage portfolios and disclose conflicts. The alert could signal future enforcement actions.

By Sean Allocca
Citi to hire 100 for push into digital assets
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2021
Citi to hire 100 for push into digital assets

As part of the effort, the bank tapped Puneet Singhvi to be its new head of digital assets inside the institutional clients group.

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2021
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2021

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup includes Schwab’s announcement of a direct indexing initiative, Fidelity’s launch of real-time fractional share trading, and Addepar’s acquisition of AdvisorPeak.

By Michael Kitces
IRS expects crypto seizures worth billions of dollars in 2022
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES NOV 19, 2021
IRS expects crypto seizures worth billions of dollars in 2022

The agency seized $3.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies in fiscal 2021, accounting for 93% of all assets seized, and an IRS official says he expects that trend to continue next year.

By Bloomberg
Robo-advisers brace portfolios for rising inflation
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES NOV 17, 2021
Robo-advisers brace portfolios for rising inflation

As the stock market slowed in the third quarter, investors continued to process multiple market influences underscored by supply chain disruptions and pent-up demand from reopening economies.

By Sean Allocca
A tale of two advisers, and why boldness wins
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 17, 2021
A tale of two advisers, and why boldness wins

To stand out in the sea of sameness, you need to be willing to be different.

By Robert Sofia
InvestCloud is considering an IPO in 2022
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 17, 2021
InvestCloud is considering an IPO in 2022

The company, which is projected to have more than $400 million in revenue next year, could command a valuation of $8 billion to $10 billion, based on comparable multiples of other companies.

By Bloomberg
Wealthfront explores potential sale
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 17, 2021
Wealthfront explores potential sale

A transaction could value the robo-adviser, which has drawn interest from banks and special purpose acquisition companies, at as much as $1.5 billion.

By Bloomberg
Finra moves toward hybrid arbitration hearings
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 16, 2021
Finra moves toward hybrid arbitration hearings

The regulator is considering how to utilize in-person and remote participation to capture 'the best of both worlds,' CEO Robert W. Cook said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The ‘finfluencer’ takeover of digital marketing
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 16, 2021
The ‘finfluencer’ takeover of digital marketing

A new cohort of social media influencers is taking its knowledge and expertise into the financial realm, breathing new life into stodgy prospecting campaigns that have largely relied on blog posts and dinner seminars.

By Sean Allocca
Third Bitcoin futures ETF launches
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2021
Third Bitcoin futures ETF launches

The VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF began trading after a multiweek wait, and days after the SEC rejected the firm's proposal for an ETF that would hold Bitcoin directly.

By Bloomberg
Goldman's RIA unit licenses BondNav platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 15, 2021
Goldman's RIA unit licenses BondNav platform

The firm is also taking an equity stake in BondNav's operator, InspereX.

By InvestmentNews