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Low rates topple cash yields for robo-advised clients
OPINION APR 16, 2020
Low rates topple cash yields for robo-advised clients

Digital wealth managers may be forced to reinvent themselves in light of the recent stock market downturn

By Sean Allocca
Emergency savings: The next workplace benefit
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2020
Emergency savings: The next workplace benefit

Retirement plan record keepers are lining up to help pilot savings programs that could run alongside 401(k)s

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo reduces minimums on robo platform
FINTECH APR 15, 2020
Wells Fargo reduces minimums on robo platform

Fees for Intuitive Investor cut to 30 basis points for preferred customers

By InvestmentNews
Alight, Abbott Labs sued over account breach
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2020
Alight, Abbott Labs sued over account breach

A plan participant claims the companies violated Erisa by failing to prevent a theft of more than $200,000 from her 401(k) account

By Emile Hallez
Credible vs. incredible information
FINTECH APR 12, 2020
Credible vs. incredible information

We remain laser-focused on identifying and delivering the information you need to serve your clients

By George Moriarty
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today
FINTECH APR 09, 2020
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today

Buckingham Wealth Partners' head of planning strategy talks about whether technology is supporting advisers amid the new normal of COVID-19

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock partners with Microsoft to bolster Aladdin platform
FINTECH APR 08, 2020
BlackRock partners with Microsoft to bolster Aladdin platform

The asset manager will use the software giant’s Azure cloud platform

By InvestmentNews
SoFi to purchase Galileo for $1.2 billion to expand banking tech
FINTECH APR 07, 2020
SoFi to purchase Galileo for $1.2 billion to expand banking tech

The acquisition will help the online lender build up its technology for brokerage and investment services

By Bloomberg
Texas fines LendingClub $400,000 for unregistered sales
FINTECH APR 02, 2020
Texas fines LendingClub $400,000 for unregistered sales

The online lending marketplace claims it was selling ‘covered’ securities

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet names William Crager CEO
FINTECH MAR 31, 2020
Envestnet names William Crager CEO

The former president had been serving as interim leader since October

By InvestmentNews
Robo-advisers gain new, younger clients amid market turmoil
FINTECH MAR 31, 2020
Robo-advisers gain new, younger clients amid market turmoil

TD Ameritrade, Wealthfront and Betterment have seen the number of account openings soar since stocks declined

By Bloomberg
The latest in financial adviser fintech — March 2020
FINTECH MAR 30, 2020
The latest in financial adviser fintech — March 2020

Latest News in Financial Advisor #FinTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors and wealth management.

By Michael Kitces
Robinhood accused of offering customers credits to squelch suits
FINTECH MAR 27, 2020
Robinhood accused of offering customers credits to squelch suits

Attorneys for users suing the company asked a judge to order Robinhood to stop sending 'misleading communications'

By Bloomberg
3 Questions: Adding video with Megan Carpenter
FINTECH MAR 27, 2020
3 Questions: Adding video with Megan Carpenter

The CEO of FiComm Partners talks about how advisers can best work video into their mix of client communications

By InvestmentNews
Top 9 firms for do-it-yourself investors
FINTECH MAR 27, 2020
Top 9 firms for do-it-yourself investors

Self-directed investors are looking for more of a human touch, according to J.D. Power's annual study

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard moving forward with new robo-adviser
FINTECH MAR 24, 2020
Vanguard moving forward with new robo-adviser

In addition to retirement accounts, Vanguard plans to give advice on emergency funds, debt and managing extra cash

By Ryan W. Neal
How COVID-19 is driving new financial planning business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2020
How COVID-19 is driving new financial planning business

Many investors who have lost money during the pandemic are seeking out financial advice for the first time

By Emile Hallez
Triple Play: Investing in technologies that spark adviser success
FINTECH MAR 23, 2020
Triple Play: Investing in technologies that spark adviser success

Shirl Penney of Dynasty recommends advice firms develop a technology investment road map that matches up to their specific goals

By InvestmentNews
ICapital Network alts platform raises $146 million
ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2020
ICapital Network alts platform raises $146 million

Funds for expansion come from new, existing investors

By InvestmentNews
By the numbers: Digital currencies, BDCs
FINTECH MAR 21, 2020
By the numbers: Digital currencies, BDCs

How far did digital currencies fall in March? Why do advisers need to keep an eye on non-traded BDCs in client portfolios? InvestmentNews Chief Content Officer George Moriarty examines each of these.

By InvestmentNews