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FINTECH NOV 13, 2013
Online financial advice platform Jemstep raises $4.5 million

With total fundraising at $15 million, firm plans to bolster product, boost distribution.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2013
Life insurers strike back at regulator's claim on cash reserves

ACLI chief calls N.Y. superintendent's comments 'inaccurate' and 'irresponsible.'

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES NOV 13, 2013
Massachusetts hits five IBDs with $10.75M charge on nontraded REIT sales

After settling with five independent broker-dealers in May over nontraded REIT sales practices with a $6.1 million deal, Massachusetts' top securities cop, William Galvin, has closed Round 2. Bruce Kelly has the latest details.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 12, 2013
SEC veteran named to lead inspections of broker-dealers

A longtime securities regulator has been named to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission's inspections of broker-dealers.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2013
LPL upgraded, but what's changed?

A UBS analyst has increased the price target of LPL's shares, citing the potential for continued growth at the firm, which struggled — as did competitors — with recruiting in the first half of the year, but saw a recent uptick in additions.

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES NOV 12, 2013
UBS adds to Southern California push with $500 million adviser

Firm's crop of recent hires for its wealth management unit have managed more than $5.2 billion.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH NOV 12, 2013
Should advisers upgrade to the new iPhone?

With all the buzz surrounding Apple's introduction of two new iPhones, <i>InvestmentNews</i> polled its panel of tech experts to find out if advisers should buy it. Here's what they said.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2013
Low interest rates threaten universal life insurance policies

Universal life policies sold in the '80s and '90s are at risk of lapsing, causing problems for clients and advisers.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH NOV 11, 2013
JPMorgan to consider chat-room ban amid regulatory scrutiny

The largest U.S. bank by assets is weighing whether to ban traders from using electronic chat rooms to communicate with peers at other firms as the forums draw scrutiny from global regulators.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH NOV 11, 2013
ProTracker Cloud goes mobile with open-source SugarCRM

Sugar surpasses Salesforce in allowing for an adviser-tailored platform, says ProTracker's Mackensen.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2013
When working longer is the best option

Preparedness may mean staying on the job, but burned-out clients need an incentive.

By Jamie Patrick Hopkins and David Littell
FINTECH NOV 11, 2013
New apps help improve adviser efficiency

Fidelity, FileThis apps help increase data accessibility for advisers

By Bill Winterberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2013
Portability election emerges as new locus of estate planning

Despite a permanent tax exemption, investors of all sizes have issues to consider

By Darla Mercado
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
New talent abounds at InvestmentNews

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
All veterans have made sacrifices

If you are looking for military veterans to thank for their service on Veteran's Day, chances are you won't have to look far.

By MFXFeeder
OPINION NOV 10, 2013
Twitter IPO: Smart money on the sidelines

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH NOV 10, 2013
Technology and social media at IBDs

By Andrew Leigh
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2013
Broker-dealers reach out to veterans

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH NOV 08, 2013
Total Rebalance Expert acquires PowerAdvisor's portfolio management software

Total Rebalance Expert on Friday announced the acquisition of PowerAdvisor's portfolio management software suite from Cornerstone Revolutions. The combination of Total Rebalance's portfolio rebalancing platform with PowerAdvisor's system will create a complete portfolio management solution for registered investment advisers, Total Rebalance chief executive Sheryl Rowling said.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2013
MassMutual employees file suit against employer over management of 401(k)

The complaint alleges self-dealing, excessive fees in managing the $1 billion plan.

By James Comtois