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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2014
As an investor, Yellen plays it safe

New Fed chief invests primarily in index funds and blue chip stocks. What can we learn about the policymaker from a peek at her investment choices?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2014
Yellen's record-low Senate support reflects Fed's politicization

The Senate vote of 56-26 to confirm Yellen means she garnered even less support than outgoing Chairman Ben S. Bernanke.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
5 steps to a stronger social-media presence

Consider January as a starting off point and opportunity to enhance social-media strategies and strengthen online brands. Here's five resolutions to take your social-media presence to the next level.

By Caitlin Zucal
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Is Pinterest useful for financial advisers?

Thanks to new tools added to the surging social network, Pinterest isn't just for recipes and decorating ideas anymore. But the question remains: Can it help you grow your business?

By Caitlin Zucal
FINTECH FEB 11, 2014
Tool to evaluate rate of return vs. benchmark to be unveiled

E-Valuator indicates the percentage below (or above) the benchmark's return the investor is willing to tolerate.

By Joyce Hanson
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2014
Finra seeks greater transparency in nontraded REIT statements

Proposed rule would require brokers to factor in fees and commissions when listing share prices on client account statements; if approved by the SEC, rule change would do away with the $10-a-share listing price.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH FEB 10, 2014
AssetMark adds Finance Logix financial planning software

Goal-planning tool to integrate with AssetMark's investment platform.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH FEB 10, 2014
When your technology makes work difficult, it's time to look around

You have to know when a tech tool is more of a burden than an enhancement.

By dobrien
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2014
Delayed retirement credits accrue, but are not compounded

Future cost-of-living adjustments applied to larger base benefit

By Mary Beth Franklin
Online platforms a growing threat to traditional advisers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 10, 2014
Online platforms a growing threat to traditional advisers

Two reports show growing popularity of web-based personal finance startups and discount brokerage platforms in wake of 2008 crisis.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH FEB 10, 2014
Top-performing advisers increase mobile device usage

Innovators using smartphones, tablets to access core apps at twice the rate of others.

By AOSTERLAND
OPINION FEB 09, 2014
Regulators' uphill battle for illiquid investment transparency

Shedding light on illiquid investments should be a priority for the investment advice industry, but confusing disclosures and related-party transactions will pose unique challenges.

By Andrew Leigh
LinkedIn offers advisers some promising new features
FINTECH FEB 09, 2014
LinkedIn offers advisers some promising new features

Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has done anything but stay the same. Over the past decade, the social-networking giant has listened to users and continually added features to make the site a convenient place to find and share content, as well as to strategically build a professional network.

By Kristin Andree
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2014
Brokers' job to explain nontraded REITs

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH FEB 09, 2014
Social media as a pathway to new clients

A look at how advisers can best utilize their digital assets, such as social media and existing firm websites and blogs, to successfully entice new clients. <b><i>Don't Miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140209/SOCIAL2014&quot;> The full 2014 Social Media Special Report</b></i></a>

By Richard F. Stolz
FINTECH FEB 09, 2014
Working social media into comprehensive marketing plans

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH FEB 09, 2014
Most frequently used social media compliance software

By Andrew Leigh
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2014
Stifel flying lazy circles over B-D stragglers

Industry's pain is company's gain; 24 acquisitions since 1997

By John Goff
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2014
Defunct WJB Capital and two execs hid company's financial distress for years, Finra says

WJB Capital Group Inc. and two of its top executives settled allegations that it masked the firm's financial difficulties and traded securities without sufficient capital during the two years before it shuttered its doors in January.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2014
After long wait, Schwab's all-ETF 401(k) platform opens for business

Dealing with fractional shares proved to be tricky, but firm thinks it has the problem solved.

By Darla Mercado