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SEC to propose new rules for online brokers’ game-like features
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has raised concerns with how features closely associated with the mobile phone apps offered by brokers can impact trading.
The trouble with tech integration
More than half of advisers say the lack of integration between their core applications is the biggest pain point with technology.
Fintech Bytes: Vise, CapIntel and Morningstar
Fintech companies are responding to the first bear market many have experienced. Here are the rest of the week's fintech stories.
Pershing launches next-gen NetX360 at annual adviser conference
BNY Mellon Pershing revealed the next generation of its wealth management technology at its annual INSITE conference this week in Grapevine, Texas.
Fintech startups tighten belts, bracing for extended bear market
Tifin laid off 10% of its workforce this month in response to the market environment, and it isn't alone.
AssetMark buys $9.5 billion TAMP business from Vestmark
The deal for Adhesion expands AssetMark’s ability to serve the RIA market.
SEC hits Schwab robo-adviser with $187 million fine
Charles Schwab Corp. has agreed to pay $187 million to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission that the discount brokerage did not disclose how its robo-adviser used large cash holdings in client portfolios to generate revenue.
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — June 2022
This month’s #AdviserTech roundup looks at Tifin’s latest founding round, Snappy Kraken’s acquisition of Advisor Websites and Lumiant’s new solution for engaging the less-engaged spouse.
Fintech Bytes: Prudential, Riskalyze and Future Proof Festival
A roundup of the rest of the week's fintech headlines.
Judge tosses class-action complaint against Schwab robo-adviser
A Northern California District Court judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging Charles Schwab’s Intelligent Portfolios violated its fiduciary duty by over-investing clients in cash.
Reassessing cybersecurity in a changing world
As the industry waits for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s final rules on cybersecurity, RIAs can take steps now to better safeguard themselves and their clients.
Citadel Securities, Virtu form crypto plan with Fidelity, Schwab
The crypto offering, still in its early development, could be available late this year or early next.
Envestnet President Stuart DePina stepping down as part of larger reorganization
The tech giant is restructuring itself into three segments: Envestnet Solutions; Envestnet Data and Analytics; and Envestnet WealthTech.
Paxos to help broker-dealers introduce crypto trading to advisers
The blockchain infrastructure company is launching a business aimed at introducing cryptocurrency across a broker-dealer's workforce of financial advisers.
Limra, Verisk team up to improve fraud detection and prevention
The effort is designed to address the growing prevalence of account takeover fraud.
Fintech Bytes: AdvisorEngine, eMoney and Invesco’s intelliflo
Catch up on the highlights from this week in fintech news.
Savant invests $3 million to help Australian fintech expand into US wealth market
Australian fintech Lumiant provides a digital client portal and engagement technology for advisers, and RIA Savant will be its first US customer.
Envestnet buys 401kplans.com, expanding retirement offerings
The company said the deal underscores its ongoing commitment to the retirement plan industry and to investing in technologies that enhance its 'financial wellness ecosystem.'
United Planners adopts private network solution
The independent broker-dealer says the cybersecurity system from cleverDome offers more control than a virtual private network.
Fintech Bytes: iCapital, Morningstar, RIA in a Box
For some additional reading material in between cookouts and baseball games this weekend, here are the rest of the week’s adviser fintech headlines.