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FINTECH FEB 10, 2015
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WIREHOUSES FEB 10, 2015
UBS' U.S. brokerage business not for sale: Sergio Ermotti

Sergio Ermotti, chief executive of UBS Group AG, took time Monday to deny renewed speculation that the firm's Wealth Management Americas group might be for sale.

By Mason Braswell
In a twist, ex-Cabot Lodge compliance officer recants, says he was wrong
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 10, 2015
In a twist, ex-Cabot Lodge compliance officer recants, says he was wrong

Akerman apologizes to SEC for whistleblower allegations against the broker-dealer and CEO Frydman.

By Bruce Kelly
Cabot Lodge dispute heats up with whistleblower claim
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2015
Cabot Lodge dispute heats up with whistleblower claim

Former compliance officer alleges fraud at nontraded REIT helmed by Jacob Frydman.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch strikes back with $1.2 billion hire
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2015
Merrill Lynch strikes back with $1.2 billion hire

After a couple big recruiting losses, Merrill picks up a $1.2 billion team of Morgan Stanley private bank advisers.

By Mason Braswell
DOL fiduciary rule stalls again as brokerage industry makes last-minute push against it
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule stalls again as brokerage industry makes last-minute push against it

The Labor Department's proposal to impose a fiduciary standard on retirement advisers has stalled as the brokerage industry makes one more, eleventh-hour bid to change it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Two SEC officials blast agency's Oppenheimer Holdings decision
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2015
Two SEC officials blast agency's Oppenheimer Holdings decision

SEC officials Luis Aguilar and Kara Stein (pictured) say the regulator turned a 'blind eye' to Oppenheimer's pattern of misconduct in giving the firm a penalty waiver for penny stock improprieties.

By Bloomberg
Hedge fund managers testing the social media waters
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2015
Hedge fund managers testing the social media waters

Lifted advertising ban and pressure from liquid alts drive secretive managers into the open.

By Jeff Benjamin
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