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ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2015
UBS renews push to increase advisers' hedge fund use

The wirehouse plans tools to explain the risks and benefits of hedge fund strategies to advisers whose allocations have been low.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
Look beyond adviser-focused technology to improve productivity

A whole world of options lie outside industry-specific apps, including these three tools.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
Orion hot and heavy for UMAs

Orion Advisor Services, looking forward to an infusion of capital <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150209/FREE/150209932/ta-associates-acquires-orion-advisor-services-in-northstar-deal&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;> from its impending acquisition by TA Associates</a>, has set its sight on unified managed accounts.

By Alessandra Malito
No charitable IRA rollover, no problem. Consider the charitable alt-IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2015
No charitable IRA rollover, no problem. Consider the charitable alt-IRA

What if you could do something similar to a charitable IRA rollover now, with more clients qualifying, fewer downsides and numerous advantages?

By Andrew Hibel
Fidelity combines clearing and custody units, creates tech division
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2015
Fidelity combines clearing and custody units, creates tech division

Former custody chief Durbin to run new Fidelity Wealth Technologies unit.

By Alessandra Malito
Betterment raises $60 million in new venture capital
FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
Betterment raises $60 million in new venture capital

PE firm increases investment in robo-adviser to nearly $105 million.

By Alessandra Malito
CLS Investments, Riskalyze launch robo exclusively for advisers
FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
CLS Investments, Riskalyze launch robo exclusively for advisers

Latest entrant seeks to combine investment, risk technology and human advice, but it's not free.

By Alessandra Malito
eMoney to collaborate with 28 companies on new platform
FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
eMoney to collaborate with 28 companies on new platform

emX Select aims for healthy competition among vendors, and better integration.

By Alessandra Malito
Taxes might not be the main reason U.S. companies are relocating overseas
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2015
Taxes might not be the main reason U.S. companies are relocating overseas

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Maybe taxes aren't the reason U.S. companies are relocating overseas. Plus: Individuals are also leaving the country, cybersecurity spending spikes, and four good reasons to save more money.

By Jeff Benjamin
Art investors in a tizzy over a flood of Picassos
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2015
Art investors in a tizzy over a flood of Picassos

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Thousands of paintings by Pablo Picasso might be about to hit the market. Plus: Where to start to get a million bucks in your 401(k), never assume when it comes to retirement saving, and how Obama's budget targets big banks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cambridge's Schwartz expands partnership program
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2015
Cambridge's Schwartz expands partnership program

Now offering financing for succession plans and acquisition to indy RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2015
Investigate Social Security claiming tools for free

When considering a Social Security software program, make sure it covers all of your potential client profiles.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
How will LPL's new tech platform measure up against the competition?

Questions remain about whether ClientWorks will be on par with other third-party open architecture platforms for advisers.

By Sheryl Rowling
Hearsay unveils service to boost advisers' online presence
FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
Hearsay unveils service to boost advisers' online presence

<a href=&quot;http://hearsaysocial.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Hearsay Social</a>, a social-networking platform for financial advisers, has announced a new program intended to help advisers improve their websites and better connect with new and existing clients.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
Adviser technology is now all about the client

Concentration on costs and on tech's impact on profits is giving way to client concerns and overall productivity. </br><b><i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150208/TECHSTUDY2015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The 2015 Adviser Technology Study special report</a>)</b></i>

By Mason Braswell
OPINION FEB 08, 2015
In unity there is strength

Relying on a custodian &#8212; no matter how well intentioned &#8212; to take the lead in lobbying is not a sound idea

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH FEB 08, 2015
How advisers are using technology today

A by-the-numbers breakdown of advisers' tech preferences and spending.

By InvestmentNews Research
Gabino Roche, Saphyre
FINTECH FEB 07, 2015
Gabino Roche, Saphyre

Roche founded a fintech that digitizes institutional onboarding transactions.

By InvestmentNews
FSI to help member firms provide health care benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2015
FSI to help member firms provide health care benefits

The industry group is reducing the cost of health care for small and large advisory firms, according to FSI’s Chris Paulitz

By InvestmentNews
Aaron Klein, Riskalyze
FINTECH FEB 06, 2015
Aaron Klein, Riskalyze

Klein built a business around assessing investors’ risk tolerance.

By InvestmentNews