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How a hacker led to Finra censuring and fining a broker-dealer
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 20, 2018
How a hacker led to Finra censuring and fining a broker-dealer

Buttonwood Partners of Madison, Wis., fined $50,000 over unauthorized transfers.

Betterment introduces investor solution for rising interest rates
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2018
Betterment introduces investor solution for rising interest rates

Smart Saver intends to help investors use extra cash to take advantage of rising interest rates.

When it comes to regulating AI in financial services, murky waters are ahead
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 17, 2018
When it comes to regulating AI in financial services, murky waters are ahead

Laws are unclear on how the technology fits in with compliance.

Cerulli to take over MMI's data platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 16, 2018
Cerulli to take over MMI's data platform

New effort will combine historical, current data.

Ladenburg platform to help IBDs with succession planning, acquisitions
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 16, 2018
Ladenburg platform to help IBDs with succession planning, acquisitions

It's the first in a comprehensive M&A toolkit the firm plans to release through next year.

'Billions' star Maggie Siff touts Betterment in new ad campaign
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 15, 2018
'Billions' star Maggie Siff touts Betterment in new ad campaign

The commercials tell investors the robo adviser can help them 'outsmart average.'

Fintech goes international to find top tech talent
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 14, 2018
Fintech goes international to find top tech talent

Facing stiff competition from U.S. tech giants, fintechs find greener pastures overseas.

Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 13, 2018
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace

Insurer hopes Envestnet's technology will help reintroduce annuities to fee-based advisers.

Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds

Some apps store subscribers' passwords or data on trading without encryption.

Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds

Some apps store subscribers' passwords or data on trading without encryption.

Technology aiding firms in adopting financial planning offerings
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Technology aiding firms in adopting financial planning offerings

Market forces are making planning as important as investment management, and firms across the industry are rethinking their services.

Find success with an organized social media strategy
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 09, 2018
Find success with an organized social media strategy

Tools like Hootsuite, Hearsay Social and TweetDeck help adviser deliver a coordinated message across various platforms.

Envestnet says advisers are opening fewer new accounts in 2018
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 08, 2018
Envestnet says advisers are opening fewer new accounts in 2018

Envestnet prepares for slower growth in net flows for the rest of the year.

Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 08, 2018
Financial planning software lets advisers tackle student loan repayment

After a client uploads their loan, RightCapital provides an interactive flowchart with available repayment options based on loan timing, career choice and consolidation.

Vanguard Personal Advisor Services leads robos in risk-adjusted returns
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 07, 2018
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services leads robos in risk-adjusted returns

The hybrid robo's straightforward approach minimizes volatility without sacrificing performance, new report finds.

FAANGs are really solo acts, not a supergroup
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES AUG 07, 2018
FAANGs are really solo acts, not a supergroup

The five stocks differ in many ways — they're not even all tech companies

Michael Kitces on the fate of robos, Yelp help and recent fintech competitions, products
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 07, 2018
Michael Kitces on the fate of robos, Yelp help and recent fintech competitions, products

This month's edition of the Latest News in Financial Advisor #FinTech kicks off with big news about high-profile robo-advisers pivoting to B2B products for advisers.

401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service

Firm is one of a number of robo-advisers looking to capitalize on small 401(k) plans

SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter

The student-loan refinancer projects it will be profitable again by the end of the year, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating

Demonstrating your thoughtful approach to areas of investor concern — and the steps you're taking to address them — will pay dividends in trust and client retention.