The AIG broker-dealer network, now called Advisor Group, has managed to invest in and enhance its technology, despite the turmoil surrounding its parent company, American International Group Inc.
CRM Software Inc. has released significant updates to both its popular CRM system and its separate ClientView Live secure web portal.
With their day-to-day business practices likely to change as a result of the new financial-reform law, broker-dealers are scrambling to assess their technology preparedness.
A new tool that is marketed as being able to help identify the most likely mutual funds to outperform the market promises to stir up debate among both financial advisers and providers.
Fabeetle.com, a website that allows clients to rate, review and research financial advisers, has the potential to become a third-party search and marketing hub for both consumers and advisers that one day could compete with Finra's BrokerCheck.
A small but growing number of vendors are tackling the problem of exerting control over social networks within the financial services industry.
