Financial products and services are the largest market in the world, with over $1 trillion in annual revenue. But, as we’ve seen, the financial infrastructure is broken. It’s about time for finance—the lifeblood of the global economy—to catch up with other sectors and modernize its technology. The new possibilities offered by “big data” will soon replace closed networks, cut out middlemen, and empower investors. Open platforms will give inside deals and fraudulent advisors no place to hide. This is a good thing for honest wealth managers, and a good thing for the world.