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Why Oranj could be up for sale post-mortem
FINTECH NOV 20, 2020
Why Oranj could be up for sale post-mortem

There could be interest from firms looking to leverage Oranj as a distribution platform, according to experts

By Nicole Casperson
Schwab's Hathi recommends advisers leverage technology for scale and personalized services
FINTECH NOV 20, 2020
Schwab's Hathi recommends advisers leverage technology for scale and personalized services

Take digital as far as possible to free up human capital

By Jeff Benjamin 
Oranj to close by year's end
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Oranj to close by year's end

The Chicago-based fintech has notified its adviser clients that it is currently winding down operations with a transition plan in place

By Nicole Casperson
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round
FINTECH NOV 18, 2020
Addepar closes on $117 million funding round

The money will be used to expand the company’s wealth management platform

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy
FINTECH NOV 17, 2020
Envestnet's CEO advocates for federal standard on data privacy

The chief executive officer is working with regulators to help build a federal rule to govern data usage

By Nicole Casperson
Fidelity launches managed account platform
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Fidelity launches managed account platform

The new platform ties together eMoney financial planning and investment management that could position the custodian to rival TAMP offerings

By Nicole Casperson
Free financial planning apps enter the equation
FINTECH NOV 16, 2020
Free financial planning apps enter the equation

The tools provided by big players like Fidelity and Schwab are a plus for investors just starting out, but what do they mean for smaller advisory firms?

By Nicole Casperson
‘Embrace planning, it's a better business model’: Fidelity's Mike Durbin
FINTECH NOV 13, 2020
‘Embrace planning, it's a better business model’: Fidelity's Mike Durbin

The president of Fidelity Institutional shares his views on the changing terrain for financial advisory firms and a key trend that advisers should keep an eye on

By Nicole Casperson
Are financial planning apps the next fintech target?
RIA NEWS NOV 13, 2020
Are financial planning apps the next fintech target?

Advisers have the advantage when it comes to creating plans, but several digital apps launched by major financial institutions are thriving

By Sean Allocca
FPA launches a certificate program in cybersecurity
FINTECH NOV 12, 2020
FPA launches a certificate program in cybersecurity

Aim is to help planners create a cybersecurity program and aid in compliance

By InvestmentNews
Robert Coppola joins Envestnet as chief technology officer
FINTECH NOV 12, 2020
Robert Coppola joins Envestnet as chief technology officer

The former Cision CIO wil succeeds company veteran Scott Grinis, who will retire in 2021

By InvestmentNews
Tech could push more advisers to break away: Fidelity
FINTECH NOV 11, 2020
Tech could push more advisers to break away: Fidelity

A majority of advisers surveyed say firms that have been digitally innovative during the pandemic are more attractive destinations

By Nicole Casperson
Market surge exposes cracks in online trading platforms
FINTECH NOV 10, 2020
Market surge exposes cracks in online trading platforms

Brokerages like Schwab, ETrade, TD Ameritrade, Robinhood and Fidelity were hit with technical difficulties as trading spiked amid news of a COVID-19 vaccine

By Nicole Casperson
Advisers want more engagement from asset managers: J.D. Power
FINTECH NOV 09, 2020
Advisers want more engagement from asset managers: J.D. Power

Firms who build strong digital relationships with advisers are reaping the benefits, according to the study

By Nicole Casperson
Why robo-advice benefits from free financial planning
FINTECH NOV 05, 2020
Why robo-advice benefits from free financial planning

By increasing access to financial plans, companies may be creating a natural avenue to digital advice

By Nicole Casperson
UBS slashes investment minimum for robo-advice
FINTECH NOV 05, 2020
UBS slashes investment minimum for robo-advice

Giant firms are looking for an avenue to serve younger clients

By Bruce Kelly
Why women advisers have an edge with new investors
FINTECH NOV 05, 2020
Why women advisers have an edge with new investors

Trends and technology poised to give female advisers a competitive advantage, presented at the InvestmentNews Women Adviser Summit

By Nicole Casperson
‘A powerful moment’ to embrace change: Schwab's Neesha Hathi
FINTECH NOV 03, 2020
‘A powerful moment’ to embrace change: Schwab's Neesha Hathi

The firm's chief digital officer addressed key trends including financial wellness and demographic shifts at the Schwab Impact conference

By Nicole Casperson
Schwab reveals more details about TD’s Veo One
FINTECH NOV 02, 2020
Schwab reveals more details about TD’s Veo One

Third-party vendors that are not a part of Schwab will likely be added to avoid a negative experience during the transition, according to the firm

By Nicole Casperson
Hackers say they hold keys to 10,000 Robinhood accounts
FINTECH OCT 30, 2020
Hackers say they hold keys to 10,000 Robinhood accounts

Robinhood-related emails up for sale on the dark web reportedly outnumber those for other brokerages by about 5-to-1

By Bloomberg