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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2015
7 signs clients look for in trusted advisers

You must become the point of inspiration for moral, ethical and prudent decision-making.

Advisers shift away from AUM fees to better serve clients
RIAS MAY 05, 2015
Advisers shift away from AUM fees to better serve clients

NAPFA members debate which pay structures resolve conflicts and other concerns.

Lessons from Duke's Coach K: 3 keys to leading an exceptional team
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2015
Lessons from Duke's Coach K: 3 keys to leading an exceptional team

The legendary coach, coming off another national championship, offers business leaders insight on what it takes to build a sustainable winning team

How the biggest independent broker-dealer networks stack up
BROKER DEALERS MAY 05, 2015
How the biggest independent broker-dealer networks stack up

Ranking five big IBD networks by reps and revenue

SEC urges advisers to draw up and implement cybersecurity plans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2015
SEC urges advisers to draw up and implement cybersecurity plans

Next step could be to hold them accountable for data breaches.

The independent broker-dealers that offer the highest average payouts
BROKER DEALERS MAY 05, 2015
The independent broker-dealers that offer the highest average payouts

A by-the-numbers look at 2014's highest-paying broker-dealers

Look past the battles breaking out between robos
OPINION MAY 05, 2015
Look past the battles breaking out between robos

Humans should not try to mimic machines that compete on price

Are newsletters worth the time and effort?
OPINION MAY 04, 2015
Are newsletters worth the time and effort?

Whether to use 'canned' products, do it yourself or combine the two into a hybrid.

Finra mulls new bonus disclosure rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2015
Finra mulls new bonus disclosure rule

The regulator is still doing research, but expects to move forward in the “short term,” said Susan Axelrod, executive vice president of regulatory operations.

OPINION MAY 03, 2015
Fund managers need to flex voting muscles to force boards to appoint more women

A compelling body of research suggests that where women have greater representation on boards, companies simply perform better.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2015
Finra board candidate wants to keep organization from 'antagonizing' members

A candidate for Finra's board of governors has launched what he calls a “dissident campaign,” asserting he will try to prevent the regulator from “antagonizing” members, especially independent broker-dealers.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2015
Vanguard money markets still a buck, but with potential for gates, fees

Largest mutual fund company announces its response to reforms intended to prevent a run.

The problem with software
FINTECH MAY 01, 2015
The problem with software

Replacing old or buying new software will cause you to question a lot of your assumptions, but it can also help you improve your business.

The right time to increase your firm's investment in staff and pay
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2015
The right time to increase your firm's investment in staff and pay

When people account for 70% of expenses, you can't afford to make compensation and staffing mistakes.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2015
SIFMA says Sony hack is cautionary tale for CARDS

The recent cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment holds lessons for Finra's pending data-collection proposal, SIFMA executive argues.

FINTECH APR 30, 2015
What's at stake for advisers if Salesforce is bought out?

Speculation about a takeover of Salesforce has some advisers reconsidering their customer relationship management system options.

BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2015
The independent broker-dealers with the most female advisers

The business is male-dominated, but some independent broker-dealers have come close to having 30% of producing female reps on staff. Here's a break down of the gender divide.

Password managers are a powerful tool in the fight to fend off cyber crooks
RIAS APR 30, 2015
Password managers are a powerful tool in the fight to fend off cyber crooks

Breaking down how password managers actually work, plus details on three good options for advisers to consider

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 30, 2015
Ketchum on hot seat over controversial CARDS proposal

Ketchum dodges criticism over the regulator's data collection program, says 'it's still very early in the game.' <i>(Also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=INTV&amp;bctid=3884369463001&amp;date=20141110&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Incoming SIFMA chair worries about CARDS' cost, security</a>.)</i>

FINTECH APR 29, 2015
Finra CARDS data breach risk is real

Potential security risk concerns over Finra's highly-debated data collection proposal are not unfounded, experts say. <i>(See also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150504/BLOG07/150509984/finras-longtime-critics-become-its-supporters-and-vice-versa&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Finra's backers are now its critics</a>)</i>