Banking

Fintech startup GoldBean tapped by banking software firm to pair planning with financial literacy tools.

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The regional firm has been trying to recruit more advisers, particularly those from wirehouses.

So far this year, at least 9 banks switched their investment services programs to new third-party broker dealers. One outsourced its broker-dealer operations to a TPM for the first time.

From setting fees to compliance scares, veteran planners advise new RIAs on what to consider when launching a firm.

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Vault and Retiremap are launching products this week that are designed to help people stash cash where they can.

The promotion comes as wealth management firms accelerate efforts to roll out digital advice platforms.

While most of the wealth management industry migrates to the higher net worth clients, CUNA sticks with its credit union base. In fact, it’s looking to expand its footprint.

KeyCorp acquired the personal financial management tool for an undisclosed sum.

"We're not going to proscribe any way for clients to access us," says Mark Jordahl, president of U.S. Bank's wealth management group.

Bank of America's soon-to-be-released virtual assistant, erica, is being trained to provide personal finance advice.

Long Game uses behavioral economics and the mass popularity of lottery games to redirect lottery spending toward savings.

"This space is getting more diverse, and change is coming from all directions," says Alois Pirker, research director for Aite Group's Wealth Management practice.

The recruit will be a producing branch manager and oversee 10 advisers, according to his new employer.

Executives at the embattled bank made clear Thursday that they are not discarding its long-standing strategy of selling additional products to existing customers.

Self Lender and Wela, two fintech startups, are making their marks on the PFM space by providing incentives to users to manage their money wisely.

Banks have warmed up to digital wealth management tools but will need to use their human advisers, too, to beat fintechs.

The digital platform was intended for use by all of the firm's wealth advisers.

The role of the firm's latest hire has yet to be determined.