Robo-Advisors
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Cost-Conscious Investors Open to Using a Robo-Advisor
By Michael S. FischerAmong Americans without a financial advisor, 80% would consider getting a robo-advisor if they knew it would be less costly.
September 06, 2022
UBS-Wealthfront Deal Puzzled Many From the StartThe $1.4 billion deal was "doomed from the get-go," Nexus Strategy CEO Tim Welsh says.
September 02, 2022
UBS, Wealthfront Cancel $1.4B DealUBS will, however, buy a $69.7 million note that is convertible into the robo-advisor's shares.
August 15, 2022
10 Best Robo-Advisors: Q2 2022The Robo Report tracks 58 accounts at 33 providers; it opened accounts at robo advisors in 2015 to "bring transparency to the industry."
June 23, 2022
SEC to Propose New Rules for Online Brokers' Game-Like FeaturesThe rule plan, announced this week, could pose significant challenges for online brokerages and advisors.
June 13, 2022
Schwab to Pay SEC $186M Over 'No Hidden Fee' Claims for Cash-Heavy RoboIntelligent Portfolios' cash allocations, up to 29%, made money for Schwab while reducing returns, the SEC said.
May 27, 2022
Robinhood Reaches Settlement of Suits Over 2020 Trading OutageMultiple investors sued Robinhood in several states, mostly alleging restrictions by the trading platform that amounted to a breach of contract.
May 19, 2022
12 Biggest Robo-Advisors by AUM: Q1 2022Protections against rising inflation defined winning portfolios in the first quarter, Backend Benchmarking's David Goldstone says.