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LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout
FINTECH JUL 30, 2018
LPL CEO Dan Arnold acknowledges mistakes in firm's technology rollout

Advisers attending LPL Focus 2018 say CEO realizes the firm botched the ClientWorks launch.

By Ryan W. Neal
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?
FINTECH JUL 27, 2018
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?

Clients enjoy digital interactions, but advisers still cling to in-person meetings.

By Ryan W. Neal
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional

Times change. People change. And that means you need to change too — here's how to establish your digital presence quickly and efficiently.

By Scott Kleinberg
How to get to Inbox Zero
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
How to get to Inbox Zero

Here are the best apps and practices for email management.

By Bloomberg
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019

Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Systems glitch sends erroneous text messages to some Vanguard customers

Text said a 401(k) loan was being processed, but no accounts were actually affected.

By Bloomberg
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ladenburg bets advisers will serve more self-employed clients in the future

Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks

Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Why advisers are turning to Facebook ads to fill seminar seats

The social networking site is tailor-made for targeted marketing.

By John T. Jones
Amazon could be in prime place to shake up asset management industry
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
Amazon could be in prime place to shake up asset management industry

New report adds fuel to Wall Street's infatuation with company.

By Bloomberg
State Street uses AI to provide a newsfeed relevant to portfolio holdings
FINTECH JUL 19, 2018
State Street uses AI to provide a newsfeed relevant to portfolio holdings

Company believes the technology will help investment managers make better decisions, mitigate risk and generate alpha.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA 'Shark Tank' backs a digital adviser out of the gate
FINTECH JUL 17, 2018
RIA 'Shark Tank' backs a digital adviser out of the gate

Despite a crowded market, RIAs bet InvestmentPOD has what it takes to build a better mousetrap.

By Ryan W. Neal
Getting to scale — the virtual solution
FINTECH JUL 17, 2018
Getting to scale — the virtual solution

RIAs can improve their profitability by leveraging shared services.

By Todd Thomson
CFA Institute adding crypto, blockchain to curriculum
FINTECH JUL 16, 2018
CFA Institute adding crypto, blockchain to curriculum

Subjects will be added to its Level I and II coursework for the first time next year.

By Bloomberg
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Frenzy to get bitcoin ETF is clogging SEC email

The agency has gotten more than 90 comments on Cboe's proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

By Bloomberg
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2018
Clients have zero interest in crypto, BlackRock CEO says

But Larry Fink is 'very excited' about blockchain technology and says it could be a way to enhance company's Aladdin system

By Bloomberg