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Advisory firms' dilemma: "Who owns client data?"
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 25, 2016
Advisory firms' dilemma: "Who owns client data?"

Data ownership is emerging as a hot topic in the financial advice industry.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 20, 2016
MoneyGuidePro updates new version in line with DOL fiduciary rule requirements

Updates for the latest version include features on client goals, life expectancy, household risk tolerance, health care and Social Security.

eMoney names Fidelity's Ed O'Brien as new CEO, replacing Mike Durbin
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 18, 2016
eMoney names Fidelity's Ed O'Brien as new CEO, replacing Mike Durbin

The new exec is taking place of founding chief executive Edmond Walters, who stepped down in September

eMoney's CEO choice of Fidelity veteran Ed O'Brien was a bold, but expected, move
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 17, 2016
eMoney's CEO choice of Fidelity veteran Ed O'Brien was a bold, but expected, move

The hire gets a thumbs up from advisers, based solely on his technology background

Fidelity using eMoney to create custodial competitor's nightmare
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 17, 2016
Fidelity using eMoney to create custodial competitor's nightmare

Fidelity Investments has set its sights on the ultimate data dashboard for its advisers, likely using eMoney Advisor's technology and the financial planning software's relationships with custodial competitors.

DOL fiduciary rule is spurring technology adoption and innovation: Cerulli report
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 16, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule is spurring technology adoption and innovation: Cerulli report

Advisers won't have a choice when it comes to picking up new tech to serve smaller accounts.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 13, 2016
Envestnet flexes its muscles with new Yodlee app innovations expected by end of year

Last year's acquisition will bring the firm information on held-away assets and widgets to analyze all aspects of clients' financial decisions.

Betterment funding jumps $100 million, boosting valuation to $700 million
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 11, 2016
Betterment funding jumps $100 million, boosting valuation to $700 million

The robo-adviser saw a 55% increase of total rounds since 2010.

Exclusive: Robo-adviser Marstone has partnered with IBM Watson to deliver cognitive computing-powered advice
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 11, 2016
Exclusive: Robo-adviser Marstone has partnered with IBM Watson to deliver cognitive computing-powered advice

The service will help advisers create and manage investments for clients.

Finra issues report on digital investment advice for financial firms and investors
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 11, 2016
Finra issues report on digital investment advice for financial firms and investors

Financial services firms that want to offer better digital investment advice must focus on training and education to better serve clients, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Top 5 robo-advisers by AUM
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS MAR 11, 2016
Top 5 robo-advisers by AUM

It is no secret that financial giants like Charles Schwab and Vanguard Group have disrupted the robo-adviser industry. Just look at their assets under management.

How advisers can protect their businesses from the onslaught of cheaper competitors
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 11, 2016
How advisers can protect their businesses from the onslaught of cheaper competitors

Time for advisers to double down on their 'you' advantage to fend off the rise of low-cost, tech-driven competition.

How to beat the robo-advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 09, 2016
How to beat the robo-advisers

Utilize technology to make interactions with clients more efficient and on-demand.

The year of the client portal
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 08, 2016
The year of the client portal

Technology companies may be falling behind if they don't offer a client portal in some way, shape or form.

Mind those emails: Don't fall victim to a cyberattack
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 07, 2016
Mind those emails: Don't fall victim to a cyberattack

For financial advisory firms, one of the biggest cybersecurity threats they face are hacked emails of clients and top managers designed to trick advisers and their staffers into transferring money or privileged data.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 04, 2016
What the Apple-FBI feud means for financial advisers and privacy rights

What happens with the tech giant could have ripple effects for financial services. Regulators potentially may get stricter in investigations of brokers.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAR 01, 2016
How to attract, and keep, young high-net-worth clients

Five ways advisers can reinvent their customer service to satisfy this new client base.

Microsoft killing support for older Internet Explorer spells trouble for advisers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 29, 2016
Microsoft killing support for older Internet Explorer spells trouble for advisers

Microsoft is shutting down support for older versions of Internet Explorer next week, putting advisers who use the software at risk for malware and malicious cyberattacks.

Wealthfront, staying true to robo roots, faces uphill battle in race for assets
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 26, 2016
Wealthfront, staying true to robo roots, faces uphill battle in race for assets

As rivals expand, the robo hasn't hinted at any plans to partner with advisers.

SEC redesigns adviser website to help investors research brokers
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 26, 2016
SEC redesigns adviser website to help investors research brokers

The Securities and Exchange Commission is helping investors do their due diligence with improved public disclosure.