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Charles Schwab to cut its version of Salesforce in July
FINTECH JUN 03, 2016
Charles Schwab to cut its version of Salesforce in July

The custodian cites too many tech options as the reason to end its dashboard partnership.

By Alessandra Malito
Digital advice is poised to become the apple of asset managers' eyes
FINTECH JUN 02, 2016
Digital advice is poised to become the apple of asset managers' eyes

DOL's rule accelerates an opportunity for these firms to wrap products into advice-driven online platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2016
Don't fear the robo: Some millennials like working with human financial advisers

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> New research suggests that some tech-crazy millennial investors are moving beyond the robos to work closely with human financial advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION JUN 01, 2016
3 apps to help advisers stay on task while traveling

These tools have helped Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling stay on top of business while traveling abroad.

By Sheryl Rowling
OPINION JUN 01, 2016
This $120 investment could make a huge difference for a financial adviser's practice

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling is amazed at how quickly her computer now boots up and programs open up instantly.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH MAY 27, 2016
Next hot thing in 529 college savings plans? Robo-advice

Report says digital advice platforms in these tax-advantaged accounts will attract a new type of investor.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAY 26, 2016
The biggest cyberthreats RIAs face

Ninety-five percent of breaches stem from human error; low-tech vigilance goes a long way.

By Bryan Baas
FINTECH MAY 26, 2016
Morningstar acquires bond analytics firm InvestSoft Technology

Asset managers and advisers will crunch data to gain insights on fixed-income products.

By Alessandra Malito
Lessons learned while working overseas
OPINION MAY 26, 2016
Lessons learned while working overseas

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling has advice for how to best adapt to changing conditions as she works remotely from Spain.

By Sheryl Rowling
Adviser trade groups tap tech vendors as an extra perk for members
FINTECH MAY 25, 2016
Adviser trade groups tap tech vendors as an extra perk for members

Partnerships with leading software providers give advisers access and discounts, though they may not know it.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Joel Bruckenstein fires latest salvo in bitter battle over T3 profits

Two months after the lawsuit was filed, Bill Winterberg and Joel Bruckenstein duke it out over conference profits, responsibilities.

By Alessandra Malito
Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says
FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says

Leading robos also are bracing for a market downturn, Convergex says.

By Alessandra Malito
Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences
FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences

Software vendors look to attract advisers with real-time tools and better web portals to meet higher client expectations.

By Alessandra Malito
Michael Bloomberg: Public policy changes needed to address income inequality
FINTECH MAY 19, 2016
Michael Bloomberg: Public policy changes needed to address income inequality

Changing economy and job market stem from greater use of technology, he says.

By John Waggoner
FINTECH MAY 19, 2016
Advisers must brace for DOL fiduciary by ramping up technology plans

Time to weigh the role technology will play in keeping advisory practices in compliance, as well as profitable

By Alessandra Malito
3 email marketing systems that won't break the bank
FINTECH MAY 17, 2016
3 email marketing systems that won't break the bank

These systems are a great place to begin to kick-start your email marketing campaigns.

By Michelle Waymire
Tech secrets for successfully working overseas
FINTECH MAY 17, 2016
Tech secrets for successfully working overseas

Morningstar's Sheryl Rowling plans to work from Europe a second time &amp;mdash; and plans to do things a bit differently following the lessons she learned on a previous trip.

By Sheryl Rowling
Advisers need to adapt to DOL fiduciary rule or risk getting left behind
FINTECH MAY 16, 2016
Advisers need to adapt to DOL fiduciary rule or risk getting left behind

The retirement-services space has reached the point of creative destruction, where innovation eliminates old businesses and creates new ones.

By Bob Ward
FINTECH MAY 06, 2016
Pershing's API store highlights potential, complexities of open architecture

Firms can customize software using APIs, but there are challenges to setting up the perfect system.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH MAY 04, 2016
Vanare's Lex Sokolin to join London-based research firm

Mr. Sokolin will remain a shareholder and member of Vanare's Board of Directors, while Ken Manning will succeed him.

By Alessandra Malito