Ep16: #RetailTech & #FinTech Friday Metaverse IRL, Investment Platform Subs, Crypto Mortgages & more
Apr 30, 2022
The Metaverse IRL
- Meta’s beta store
- https://www.morningbrew.com/retail/stories/2022/04/26/meta-is-opening-its-first-irl-store
- What this means for retail: How brands and brick and mortar retail are integrating into the metaverse
Investment Platform Subscriptions
- https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/protocol-fintech/wealth-management-subscriptions
- Robinhood, Coinbase, Revolut, have various subscription models
- Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium robo advisor
- Perks and reduced fees for investors/users, engagement, data, and complimentary services offered for the company
Crypto Mortgages
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-27/buying-real-estate-with-crypto-new-mortgages-are-backed-by-coins
- Milo offers crypto-backed mortgages with no down payment
Acronym of the Week: STAMP
- Securities Transfer Agent Medallion Program
- The fintech company solving a significant pain point in securities transfers: www.esignatureguarantee.com
- Stock Power form: https://www.vstocktransfer.com/_files/ugd/5e9326_94fc8668692943c7a0ba8e21c3526d33.pdf
What’s Coming Up?
- Envestnet Advisor Summit - Charlotte, North Carolina
- https://www.envestnet.com/advisorsummit/
- Finovate Spring - San Francisco
- https://informaconnect.com/finovatespring/
- Special MI&S 20% discount link for conference registration: https://bit.ly/3uhwDNS