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