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Morgan Stanley fined more than $10 million for violating customer protection rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 17, 2017
Morgan Stanley fined more than $10 million for violating customer protection rule

That rule is intended to safeguard clients' cash and securities so they can be promptly returned should the broker-dealer fail.

FINTECH JAN 16, 2017
Building a Client-centric and Advisor-centric Platform

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 15, 2017
Congress shouldn't overlook these adviser issues in rush for change

From filling the SEC to renewing bills addressing accredited investor status and elder financial abuse, legislators shouldn't forget past priorities.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 15, 2017
Is cyber insurance worth the cost?

Many advisers think E&O is enough, but these policies target the wayward web.

FINTECH JAN 13, 2017
Watch for this new cybersecurity scam, IRS warns

The phishing scheme involves cybercriminals posing as individuals looking for help with tax preparation.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2017
American Funds gets SEC approval for clean shares

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2017
DOL encourages investors to ask advisers if they are fiduciaries

Agency provides a litany of questions for consumers as well as FAQs on technical compliance for advisers. <i><b>(More: <a href="&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Want to see additional questions? Check out InvestmentNews' list</a>)</i></b>

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
SEC announces 2017 exam priorities, adds robo-advisers to list

The addition reflects regulators' concerns about potential investor risk posed by automated-advice services.

RIAS JAN 12, 2017
Women advisers not attracting as many assets as male colleagues

Females in RIA channels especially coming up short

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
Is it time for financial advisers to change their messaging around retirement?

If the next generations don't want to retire, they may develop an opinion that advisers are not for them.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
By the numbers: Financial advice industry's outlook for 2017

The 2017 <i>InvestmentNews</i> Outlook Survey of 339 advisers reveals what's on advisers' minds as we enter the new year.

TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms
RIAS JAN 12, 2017
TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms

From incubator relationship to back-office service provider.

Bank of America wants more referrals from its Merrill Lynch advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2017
Bank of America wants more referrals from its Merrill Lynch advisers

Brokers will be expected to provide two referrals a year to the bank or face a 1% penalty on their payout. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161011/FREE/161019987/morgan-stanley-sales-contests-among-advisers-didnt-help-clients&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Morgan Stanley sales contests among advisers didn't help clients</a>)</b></i>

Josh Brown finds social media is paying off in some unexpected ways
FINTECH JAN 12, 2017
Josh Brown finds social media is paying off in some unexpected ways

The chief executive of Ritholtz Wealth Management has benefited from a strong online presence in terms of building his client base, but also in recruiting top talent.

RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs
RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs

Multiple forces are driving industry consolidation.

Robos jumping into socially responsible investing space
FINTECH JAN 11, 2017
Robos jumping into socially responsible investing space

Several digital platforms are filling a void left by advisers by offering clients the opportunity to back their values with their investments.

RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups
RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups

From Black Friday Focus Group to the Goddesses of Financial Planning, it's about sharing ideas.

FINTECH JAN 10, 2017
Morgan Stanley teams up with data-aggregation company Addepar to get insight into clients' holdings

The deal is the latest example of the finance industry working with technology firms that provide services the old guard can't easily replicate.

FINTECH JAN 10, 2017
Blogs key to driving traffic to adviser websites, but what topics resonate best?

Answering specific client questions and not making a pitch result in the greatest engagement.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2017
John Hancock picks robo for retirement accounts

NextCapital's digital platform to serve 401(k)s and rollovers for the firm.