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Are Custodians Tilting at Windmills?
By Timothy WelshPutting "unified and integrated" all in one advisory tech system is a dream of every custodian. But history hasn't been kind.
November 18, 2021
Robinhood Sued Over Data BreachThe 7 million affected customers face a lifetime risk of identity theft due to the firm's failure to safeguard data, the suit maintains.
November 18, 2021
Envestnet Adds Structured Products, Teaming With Goldman Spinoff: Tech RoundupAlso, Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions picks InspereX's BondNav as fixed income market tech for independent RIAs.
November 17, 2021
Clients Want Tax-Smart Advice, and Most Aren't Getting It: OrionOnly 20% of advisors employ ongoing, automated tax management, according to a survey commissioned by Orion Advisor Solutions.
November 11, 2021
XYPN to Launch Virtual Assistant Program for Advisor MembersA pilot for the program is expected to start in Q2 2022, says Alan Moore, XYPN CEO and co-founder.
November 11, 2021
Vanguard Model Portfolios Added to CircleBlack Platform: Tech RoundupAlso, Betterment for Advisors made a deal with an advisor-client matchmaker.
November 09, 2021
SEC Finds Widespread Deficiencies Among Robo-AdvisorsNearly all the advisors examined, including those serving retirement plans, received deficiency letters, the SEC said.
November 08, 2021
Schwab Trading Platform Glitch Irks InvestorsHundreds of investors complained Monday morning that they couldn't trade on Schwab's app.