Banking

With millions of Alexa and Google Home devices now in use, first-mover banks are rapidly developing services to let customers control their finances using only their voice — even if there are still many kinks to work out.

The brokerage firm says reimbursements will be evaluated on a “case-by-case basis.”

Central Valley Community Bank of Fresno, California, will look to Raymond James to help it expand its client investment offerings.

The estimated $490 million deal is a part of a push from Nippon Life to expand its asset management operations.

The firm would not comment on the cause.

Advisors must understand the unique challenges presented by these companies.

Wealth managers are fielding calls and emails from clients worried they’re missing out on something big.

The firm will now directly link to Acorns, following its roughly $30 million investment in the microinvesting app.

Following in the footsteps of Chase, Wells Fargo and others, Fidelity is launching an application programming interface to let third-party apps access customer data — as long as the customers grant permission.

Acquiring a retirement savings tool provider allows the app to broaden its offerings to millennial clients.