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Software to make compliance easy for financial advisers
Two software providers are working to document ongoing compliance tasks: BasisCode Compliance and RIA in a Box.
SigFig raises $40 million in funding, led by Eaton Vance, asserting industry interest in robo-advisers
Other partners include New York Life, Santander and current partner UBS.
The DOL fiduciary rule will forever change financial advice, and the industry has to adapt
The DOL fiduciary rule will forever change financial advice, and the industry now faces the challenge of adapting to the new regulation.
Pershing expands its digital advice with NextCapital partnership
Pershing LLC has partnered with NextCapital, an adviser-facing robo platform.
How software can help smooth the transition to fiduciary-rule compliance
If a firm's transition to the Best Interest Contract Exemption is done using paper contracts and disclosure forms, it could be costly, difficult and risky to manage.
4 ideas for how advisers can reduce repetition with technology
These ideas for programs could significantly reduce the complexity of advisers' jobs.
American Funds’ platform puts target-date funds under a microscope
Fund giant offering financial advisers a tool for evaluating the funds that adheres to the 2013 guidance from the Department of Labor.
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.
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.
Don’t fear the robo: Some millennials like working with human financial advisers
Breakfast with Benjamin New research suggests that some tech-crazy millennial investors are moving beyond the robos to work closely with human financial advisers.
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.
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.
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.
The biggest cyberthreats RIAs face
Ninety-five percent of breaches stem from human error; low-tech vigilance goes a long way.
Morningstar acquires bond analytics firm InvestSoft Technology
Asset managers and advisers will crunch data to gain insights on fixed-income products.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
