Fintech deals and conferences to keep on your radar this fall

Episode 111

Episode Notes

InvestmentNews' tech reporter, Ryan Neal, joins Bruce on the pod this week to talk through current major fintech deals and the tech conferences on his radar this fall. At the top of the list is the termination of UBS' acquisition of robo-adviser Wealthfront. 

Guest Bio: 

Originally from Northern California, Ryan received bachelor's degrees in English and philosophy from UC Santa Barbara before beginning a career in journalism at the Santa Barbara Independent. After a few years of freelancing, bartending and snowboarding in Colorado, Ryan moved to New York to earn a master's degree in journalism at Columbia University. He has covered the adviser fintech beat since 2014.

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