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Lessons advisers can learn from robo-advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 14, 2015
Lessons advisers can learn from robo-advisers

Even the most client-friendly advisers need to adapt to what robo-advisers can provide.

By Charles Goldman
Charles Schwab's client portals suffer system-wide outage
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 13, 2015
Charles Schwab's client portals suffer system-wide outage

Brokerage claims that technical issues that caused a system-wide outage were not caused by volume or external factors, and the problem was fixed in time for market open.

By Alessandra Malito
Frat brothers linked to J.P. Morgan hack
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 13, 2015
Frat brothers linked to J.P. Morgan hack

Federal prosecutors say the 31-year-olds used their skills unlawfully, one is accused of running a Bitcoin exchange that laundered money for hackers, the other is accused of a pump-and-dump scam.

By Bloomberg
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 13, 2015
Marketing tips for the robo component of an adviser's practice

These are the steps advisers should take to get the word out after deciding to offer an automated investment service.

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 12, 2015
The latest data-aggregation partnership highlights opportunity for advisers

Advisers have been aggregating client data for decades, but they've been doing it the hard way: manually. It's time for them to ramp up their own efforts by leveraging technology.

By Alessandra Malito
Advisers should embrace the digital age and its impact on financial advice
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION AUG 12, 2015
Advisers should embrace the digital age and its impact on financial advice

Robos can be an effective on-ramp for deeper client relationships.

By Bruce Milne
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
Robo takes first steps into crowdfunding for college savings accounts

Heads up, BlackRock's FutureAdvisor not only manages 529 plans for free, it also gives clients a way to raise money

By Alessandra Malito
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
The psychology of regulation: applying nudge theory to compliance

Nudge theory and the rise of advanced technology promise new methods for advisory firms to fight the good fight in a world where the dangers of non-compliance have never been greater.

By Bill Mulligan
Envestnet acquires data-analytics and account-aggregation company Yodlee
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
Envestnet acquires data-analytics and account-aggregation company Yodlee

This marks the wealth management software and service provider's third acquisition so far this year as it builds out its suite of tech offerings for advisers.

By Alessandra Malito
Cyber criminals getting more aggressive and devious
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 11, 2015
Cyber criminals getting more aggressive and devious

No matter how well you know your clients, don't shortcut security procedures.

By Sheryl Rowling
Envestnet deal puts personal financial data aggregation center stage
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Envestnet deal puts personal financial data aggregation center stage

With the firm's latest acquisition of Yodlee, advisers are reminded to take advantage of big data in clients' accounts.

By Alessandra Malito
Smartphone security should be the No. 1 priority for advisers accessing client data on the go
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Smartphone security should be the No. 1 priority for advisers accessing client data on the go

Hacking isn't just on desktops — mobile devices are the new battleground.

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 10, 2015
Why advisers should set up an in-house video studio

Fidelity finds video is a useful vehicle for timely, targeted messages to emerging investors.

By Liz Skinner
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 07, 2015
Wealthbox CRM integrates instant messager Slack into adviser tech platform

Having a virtual chat room in the office boosts teamwork and productivity, proponents say.

By Alessandra Malito
Advisers wasting time and money by underutilizing tech
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 06, 2015
Advisers wasting time and money by underutilizing tech

Wealth management professionals who don't take full advantage of their firm's software programs are at a competitive disadvantage.

By Alessandra Malito
Vendors respond to advisers' lack of tech-savviness with educational resources
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 05, 2015
Vendors respond to advisers' lack of tech-savviness with educational resources

Junxure is the latest CRM system provider to roll out elearning tools for users.

By Alessandra Malito
Twitter gets advisers in-the-know in real time
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 04, 2015
Twitter gets advisers in-the-know in real time

Analysts used to have the biggest voice on a stock market movements, but now it's influencers with a large social-media following who carry weight.

By Alessandra Malito
Curian Capital's sudden exit creates a TAMP feeding frenzy
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS AUG 03, 2015
Curian Capital's sudden exit creates a TAMP feeding frenzy

Curian Capital's unexpected announcement that it is closing shop at year-end has sent the $300 billion TAMP industry scrambling to woo advisers working with the $11 billion platform.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers, take charge of your tech – or hire someone who will
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH AUG 03, 2015
Advisers, take charge of your tech – or hire someone who will

Having an IT expert on staff to handle software and get employees up to speed can make all the difference.

By Alessandra Malito
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 31, 2015
How your peers view robo-advisers

Advisers' answers to big questions about robo-advice

By Alessandra Malito