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Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom

Uniformity, pressured large institutions are just two of the possible outcomes for automated investing services.

In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION APR 08, 2016
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?

When it comes to technology, we all want it all. But we all can't agree on size

Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet

Answering questions for free has long lasting impact, helps marketing efforts.

For robo-advisers, the next bear market will be a big test
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS APR 07, 2016
For robo-advisers, the next bear market will be a big test

Robo-advisers might have more reasons to be worried about the next bear market than investors do.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 07, 2016
IBM ramping up efforts to predict investor behavior, life events

Pairing technology with humans goes beyond asset management, by getting to know the client — and maybe even their future.

Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 07, 2016
Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig

More and more, banks are picking up digital wealth management tools for its customers.

Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 05, 2016
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients

Three robo-advisers are pulling in new information on all types of client accounts in the past month alone to improve service.

LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 03, 2016
LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program

The broker-dealer first announced a robo initiative last summer, but has held off until now, as they've teamed with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor on a new adviser-facing robo.

Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million

The online bank is expanding to include investment services through the brokerage company.

Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule

The partnership will help plan sponsors and advisers manage conflicts of interest, costs.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Data aggregators unaffected by Intuit's plan to close its Financial Data API service

Intuit, the data aggregator that powers apps like Mint and QuickBooks, announced earlier this week it will shut down its Financial Data APIs.

Morningstar acquires RightPond, data analytics provider on defined contribution and defined benefit plans
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 31, 2016
Morningstar acquires RightPond, data analytics provider on defined contribution and defined benefit plans

The acquisition comes as the entire industry is waiting for the Department of Labor to release the final ruling on its fiduciary standard.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Lack of regulation on CRM note-taking can put advisers in sticky software scenarios

Modifying information could end up costing advisers money, which happened in one recent case.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Massachusetts regulator Galvin questions robos' ability to act as state-registered investment advisers

The statement is targeted at direct-to-consumer platforms seeking registration in the state.

Salesforce debuts adviser-focused client relationship management platform
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Salesforce debuts adviser-focused client relationship management platform

Called Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, the platform is the company's entry into the wealth management industry.

Fidelity starts testing robo-adviser service on clients
YOUR PRACTICE EQUITIES MAR 29, 2016
Fidelity starts testing robo-adviser service on clients

Fidelity Investments, the second-largest U.S. mutual fund company, will test an automated-investment service starting Wednesday on a small group of existing customers.

Robo-advisers aim to better link investments and financial planning
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Robo-advisers aim to better link investments and financial planning

Automated online platforms are putting benchmarking metrics aside, and measuring success by how they help clients reach their financial goals.

Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Reviewing two apps that make it easier for advisers to work remotely

If you enjoy the convenience of an iPad, this pair of apps can help save countless hours.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 28, 2016
Investopedia to boost networking services on its Advisor Insights website, CEO says

In the next year, it will add follower capabilities, a portal for adviser peers to share best practices, adviser video tools.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2016
Can robo-advisers be fiduciaries?

Responsibility for advice — even that which is incidental to a transaction — cannot be palmed off on an inanimate object.