Nicole Casperson

Nicole Casperson is the FinTech reporter for InvestmentNews, covering innovations and trends in technology for the financial advisory industry. When she’s not chasing down the latest tech news, she’s passionate about working on IN’s Her Success Matters podcast, providing listeners with an insider view to the executives who are forging the path for women leadership. Prior to joining IN, Nicole served as the youngest Deputy Editor of Auto Finance News, managing editorial operations and strategy for print and digital. Before moving to New York City in 2018, Nicole reported on housing and mortgages for Dallas-based DSNews and MReport. In her free time, Nicole can typically be found biking around NYC searching for the next best ramen shop or lounging in a park playing classic rock music while reading. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism both from the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University.

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Fidelity Spire offers unlimited free trades
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 29, 2021
Fidelity Spire offers unlimited free trades

The app is focused on capturing the influx of young investors that are now seeking out financial services. Fidelity Spire is 'goal-based' and enables users to track progress on financial goals by linking their accounts.

Envestnet beefs up leadership for financial ecosystem strategy
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 26, 2021
Envestnet beefs up leadership for financial ecosystem strategy

The new hires, including former TD Ameritrade and Fidelity execs, are a strategic move by Envestnet to build a digital financial wellness ecosystem.

Merrill drops robo-advice minimum to $1,000
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2021
Merrill drops robo-advice minimum to $1,000

Merrill’s digital advice platform, which launched in 2017, originally had a minimum investment of $5,000.

J.P. Morgan rolls out digital model portfolio tool
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2021
J.P. Morgan rolls out digital model portfolio tool

J.P. Morgan Asset Management launched a tool allowing financial advisers to analyze 24 models at no cost.

'Gather round the campfire': Accepting Bitcoin volatility
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 24, 2021
'Gather round the campfire': Accepting Bitcoin volatility

Price volatility is not a logical reason to ignore Bitcoin, said panelists during the InvestmentNews Fintech Virtual Summit. Here's why.

Top 5 largest robo-advisers by AUM
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 22, 2021
Top 5 largest robo-advisers by AUM

Vanguard reigns king for incumbents disrupting the robo-adviser space, while Betterment continues to manage the most assets among independents.

Wealthtech Q&A: Focus Financial’s Rajini Kodialam
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 19, 2021
Wealthtech Q&A: Focus Financial’s Rajini Kodialam

Focus Financial COO Rajini Kodialam shares her experience as a leading woman in fintech breaking down internal barriers for gender equity.

Wall Street under pressure to give wealthy clients access to Bitcoin
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 18, 2021
Wall Street under pressure to give wealthy clients access to Bitcoin

Morgan Stanley's plans to offer funds that will enable ownership of Bitcoin puts pressure on its competitors to go down a similar route. The company is the first major U.S. bank with plans to give its wealthiest clients exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Online brokerage eToro to go public via SPAC
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 17, 2021
Online brokerage eToro to go public via SPAC

With pressures on Robinhood, eToro’s large user base and scale places the U.K.-based challenger front and center to disrupt the U.S. market.

Bitcoin, GameStop, robos: Update on fintech reg
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 15, 2021
Bitcoin, GameStop, robos: Update on fintech reg

Given the events so far this year, regulation of these topics is likely top of mind for policymakers under Biden, according to experts.