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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MoneyLion makes trading debut after SPAC merger
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 23, 2021
MoneyLion makes trading debut after SPAC merger

MoneyLion, fintech founded in 2013, joins the ranks of other recently public fintechs like SoFi, Robinhood and Square’s Cash App.

How firm leaders can rejuvenate DEI efforts
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2021
How firm leaders can rejuvenate DEI efforts

The panelist referenced the popular musical 'Hamilton' by Lin-Manuel Miranda, saying that diversity needs to be in 'the room where it happens.'

'Everyone has something to teach.' Shundrawn Thomas among leaders celebrated for DEI efforts
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2021
'Everyone has something to teach.' Shundrawn Thomas among leaders celebrated for DEI efforts

The InvestmentNews event held Tuesday in New York City highlighted top firms and individuals consistently working toward a more equitable and inclusive profession.

AdvicePay launches customizable compliance tool
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 17, 2021
AdvicePay launches customizable compliance tool

AdvicePay, the payment tool co-founded by Michael Kitces, is trying to make it easier for large advisory firms to adopt differing fee models — and accept payment in a compliant manner.

Fidelity to beef up digital channels with 800 tech hires
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 16, 2021
Fidelity to beef up digital channels with 800 tech hires

The company is investing to build out products like its Youth Account and digital asset trading solutions like Sherlock.

SALT conference panel demystifies crypto custody concerns
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 15, 2021
SALT conference panel demystifies crypto custody concerns

Crypto custodians must provide the same types of institutional infrastructure available to any other asset classes.

Sawtooth Solutions acquired by Simplicity Group
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 15, 2021
Sawtooth Solutions acquired by Simplicity Group

The acquisition was announced more than a year after Sawtooth brought on Echelon Partners as its investment banker to land more capital.

How crypto is attracting millennial millionaires to financial advice
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 14, 2021
How crypto is attracting millennial millionaires to financial advice

SALT conference panelists say millennials' heightened interest in crypto investing comes amid the largest generational transfer of wealth.

Schwab hit with class-action complaint over cash sweeps
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH SEP 13, 2021
Schwab hit with class-action complaint over cash sweeps

The complaint alleges Charles Schwab violated its fiduciary duty by placing its own interest before the protection of its customers.

Top ESG metrics to boost profitability
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2021
Top ESG metrics to boost profitability

Asset managers need to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as a core ingredient of a sustainable business model, experts say.