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investmentnews.com > fintech > fintech-bytes-envestnet-extends-c-suite-transformation-with-infosec-chief > 265361

Fintech bytes: Envestnet extends C-suite transformation with infosec chief

1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (825+ words) Envestnet has announced another addition to its C-suite leadership, while Shaping Wealth welcomes another C-level exec and Nitrogen introduces an AI agent alongside updates to redefine client meetings for advisors. Envestnet has hired longtime cybersecurity executive Rich Friedberg as chief…...

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investmentnews.com > practice-management > ai-tops-compliance-concerns-for-rias-survey-finds > 261372

AI tops compliance concerns for RIAs, survey finds

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (490+ words) The annual survey, now in its twentieth year, gathered responses from 577 compliance officers and professionals across firms of all sizes, highlighting a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape and the growing complexity of compliance priorities. AI and predictive analytics were identified as…...

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investmentnews.com > equities > microsoft-server-software-comes-under-widespread-cyberattack > 261378

Microsoft server software comes under widespread cyberattack

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (524+ words) by'Mark Anderson and Jane Lanhee Lee Microsoft Corp.s server software was exploited by unidentified hackers, with analysts warning of widespread cybersecurity breaches across the globe. Cybersecurity firms cautioned that a broad section of organizations around the world could be…...

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investmentnews.com > goria > practice-management > ex-cbiz-cio-anna-rathbun-bets-on-alts-in-solo-ria-launch-with-music-twist > 261250

Ex-CBIZ CIO Anna Rathbun bets on alts in solo RIA launch with music twist

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (443+ words) Former CBIZ chief investment officer Anna Rathbun has launched Grenadilla Advisory, a Cleveland-based RIA that will focus on alternative investments, including private equity, private credit, real estate. She also plans to invest in public markets primarily through active ETFs." Rathbun…...

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investmentnews.com > fintech > fintech-bytes-pontera-and-opto-investments-expand-ria-reach-with-new-tech-partnerships > 261265

Fintech bytes: Pontera and Opto Investments expand RIA reach with new tech partnerships

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (758+ words) Pontera, the fintech firm with a focus on helping advisors manage and oversee held-away retirement assets, has forged a new partnership with hybrid RIA Snowden Lane, while Opto Investments helps an Indiana-based independent upgrade its capability to offer private market…...

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investmentnews.com > fintech > us-broker-dealer-fintech-aims-for-global-footprint-as-it-acquires-international-firm > 261257

US broker-dealer fintech aims for global footprint as it acquires international firm

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (370+ words) New York based fintech company Alpaca has announced a major strategic expansion as it moves towards its ambition for global coverage. The self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API which recently appointed former Robinhood and Square executive Nadia Asoyan as its…...

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investmentnews.com > fintech > not-every-ria-needs-to-sell-to-a-big-aggregator > 261029

'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator"

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (479+ words) Roughly two months since it secured a fresh round of funding from a consortium of VC investors including Singapore's GIC, Salesforce Ventures, and Iconiq Growth, Altruist is making a statement. On Monday, the firm unveiled a major update, overhauling its…...

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investmentnews.com > ria-news > ria-moves-thiels-indivisible-welcomes-ride-wealth-partners-4b-beacon-snaps-up-astor > 260960

RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (472+ words) Two wealth firms " one a newcomer with deep wirehouse roots, the other backed by a seasoned insurance parent " announced new acquisitions Tuesday as they continue to expand in the independent RIA space. On Tuesday, Indivisible Partners revealed it has brought…...

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investmentnews.com > fintech > fintech-bytes-orion-altruist-unveil-new-ria-focused-integrations > 260942

Fintech bytes: Orion, Altruist unveil new RIA-focused integrations

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (552+ words) Orion is expanding its technology ecosystem for RIAs with the addition of two new integration partners aimed at streamlining back-office operations and client service workflows, particularly focusing on one often-neglected area of compliance. With the integration, advisors can identify eligible…...

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investmentnews.com > fintech > fintech-bytes-fmg-and-snappy-kraken-beef-up-their-marketing-tech > 260856

Fintech bytes: FMG and Snappy Kraken beef up their marketing tech

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (671+ words) Snappy Kraken and FMG, two leading wealth tech names with a focus on marketing, are rolling out new capabilities to better help advisors with their organic growth efforts. On Tuesday, self-styled "martech innovator" Snappy Kraken officially announced the launch of…...