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Nicole Casperson

Nicole Casperson is the FinTech reporter for InvestmentNews, covering innovations and trends in technology for the financial advisory industry. When she’s not chasing down the latest tech news, she’s passionate about working on IN’s Her Success Matters podcast, providing listeners with an insider view to the executives who are forging the path for women leadership. Prior to joining IN, Nicole served as the youngest Deputy Editor of Auto Finance News, managing editorial operations and strategy for print and digital. Before moving to New York City in 2018, Nicole reported on housing and mortgages for Dallas-based DSNews and MReport. In her free time, Nicole can typically be found biking around NYC searching for the next best ramen shop or lounging in a park playing classic rock music while reading. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism both from the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University.

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BNY Mellon Wealth rolls out client prospecting tool for advisers

BNY Mellon Wealth Management's new client prospecting tool is designed to expand initial conversations with investors beyond basic risk assessments. After an investor completes the questionnaire, the tool curates specific recommendations and content customized to the user's answers.

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Morningstar aims to rethink risk tolerance with new tools

Morningstar jumps into the risk tolerance game at a time when debates around risk methodologies are heating up among competitors. About 31% of investors said they left their adviser because they didn’t understand their risk tolerance, according to Morningstar.

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Morgan Stanley discloses data breach of its StockPlan Connect business

The investment bank was notified of the breach by a vendor that provides account maintenance for the stock plan business. The files did not contain passwords that could be used to access financial accounts, according to a company memo.

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Schwab’s $200 million charge suggests additional scrutiny for online brokerages

The potential action on one of the largest digital investment platforms sheds light on the increasing need for transparency among automated advice providers.

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Wirehouses fall flat on adviser satisfaction: J.D. Power

Despite payout rates and branding that suggest higher levels of support, the top brokerage firms are not meeting adviser expectations, according to a recent survey of over 3,000 advisers.

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Demand for alternatives puts pressure on asset managers: State Street

To avoid data inefficiency, alternative managers must take a tech-led approach to meet the evolving needs of their clients, State Street says.

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Ric Edelman’s digital assets council rebrands

The new name, Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, reflects a broader charter to serve every company and all financial advisers, Edelman says.

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Prep for ransomware attacks or be ready to pay the price

Ransomware attacks in the U.S. increased 300% in 2020 and cost victims $350 million. Advisers make easy targets because they publicly release AUM and hold some of the most sensitive client data that directly connects to their finances.

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Robinhood to pay record $70 million in Finra settlement

The online trading platform will pay a $57 million fine and $12.6 million in restitution to settle a series of alleged failures, from tech outages to misleading information; it is the largest financial penalty ever ordered by Finra.

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Britney Spears’ fight for financial freedom holds lessons for advisers

The controversy over the pop star's right to control her wealth and health has sparked the #FreeBritney movement, created by her fanbase to raise awareness of the fight to release Spears from a 13-year conservatorship.

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