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SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media
FINTECH SEP 02, 2016
SEC steps up scrutiny of adviser use of social media

New rule to include site information on Form ADV part of evolving regulations on the web tool.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why financial advisers need to worry about technology addiction
FINTECH SEP 01, 2016
Why financial advisers need to worry about technology addiction

Give yourself the gift of unplugging or risk opening yourself up to unhealthy habits.

By Sheryl Rowling
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule
FINTECH SEP 01, 2016
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule

More software providers will add or enhance their tools to assist advisers in meeting the regulation's requirements.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH AUG 29, 2016
How social insights can supercharge investment research

Social-media data capture opinions that are often a precursor to consumer behavior

By Bloomberg
Betterment partners with Uber for retirement savings, in bid to tap 'gig economy'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2016
Betterment partners with Uber for retirement savings, in bid to tap 'gig economy'

Robo-adviser to provide Uber drivers with free investment services in IRAs for a year. <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150817/BLOG16/150819926/uber-versus-yellow-cabs-a-fight-advisers-should-watch&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Why advisers should pay attention to Uber's fight with yellow cabs.</a>

By Alessandra Malito
Tools and technologies to implement DOL fiduciary compliance
FINTECH AUG 18, 2016
Tools and technologies to implement DOL fiduciary compliance

The depth and breadth of the new DOL fiduciary rules requires all firms to consider outsourcing aspects of their practices and/or adding new technology.

By Sheryl Rowling
When clients call the stock market a big bubble, here's what to say
FINTECH AUG 17, 2016
When clients call the stock market a big bubble, here's what to say

By John Waggoner
Alleviating financial advisers' pain with account openings
FINTECH AUG 17, 2016
Alleviating financial advisers' pain with account openings

The traditional process of signing on clients takes too long, unlike their online counterparts.

By Alessandra Malito
XY Planning Network on the hunt for innovative financial adviser technology for young clients
FINTECH AUG 11, 2016
XY Planning Network on the hunt for innovative financial adviser technology for young clients

Young advisers want more technology suitable for student loans, cash flow and debt management.

By Alessandra Malito
LPL's new robo-platform via BlackRock's FutureAdvisor tests waters with $5,000 account minimum
FINTECH AUG 09, 2016
LPL's new robo-platform via BlackRock's FutureAdvisor tests waters with $5,000 account minimum

The firm's minimum for its automated investing platform is not unheard of, but in the future that number may be even lower, experts say.

By Alessandra Malito
Fidelity officially launches retail robo-adviser
FINTECH AUG 09, 2016
Fidelity officially launches retail robo-adviser

After months of testing, Fidelity Go is up and running, giving investors access to an automated platform with traditional management.

By Alessandra Malito
Wells Fargo plans to launch robo-adviser in 2017, COO says
FINTECH AUG 09, 2016
Wells Fargo plans to launch robo-adviser in 2017, COO says

The world's most valuable bank plans to start a robo-advisory service in 2017, Chief Operating Officer Tim Sloan said.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH AUG 08, 2016
When custodians target retail market

Custodians are becoming more attracted to the business of automated advice, and are using vast resources to introduce their own consumer platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
Top advisers rejecting robo-advice model
RIA NEWS AUG 03, 2016
Top advisers rejecting robo-advice model

Most 'elite' advisers are looking to grow through personalized service to ultra-wealthy and institutional clients.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH AUG 03, 2016
Riskalyze's Aaron Klein reveals how he grew his company

Study these three lessons and apply them to your business.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 03, 2016
Assets in robo-advice channel surge, as more RIAs prepare to jump in

Firms embracing automated advice are positioning themselves to capture new client segments. By 2018, nearly one-third of registered investment advisers will have a robo-offering.

By IN Research and Ellie Zhu
Robo-advisers increasingly represent a useful ally for human advisers
FINTECH AUG 02, 2016
Robo-advisers increasingly represent a useful ally for human advisers

Robos can enlarge the advisory business as a whole, expanding the pools of both providers and users of advice.

By Thomas Hoops
FINTECH AUG 01, 2016
How financial advisory firms can practice emergency preparedness

Advisers should test their emergency plans periodically to make sure they are in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
Salesforce expands data analytics in financial services CRM program

With the app, advisers can view their clients by segments, including age, gender and wealth accumulation.

By Alessandra Malito
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

By Alessandra Malito