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Morgan Stanley fires broker for stealing thousands of clients' data
FINTECH JAN 06, 2015
Morgan Stanley fires broker for stealing thousands of clients' data

Morgan Stanley fired an employee in its wealth management group who had stolen client data and posted some of it online. The theft affected up to 10% — 350,000 — of the firm's 3.5 million wirehouse clients.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2015
CFP Board eases restrictions on use of mark

Board announces expansion of allowances for experience requirement and alternative to capstone.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 06, 2015
Using mobile technology to take client relations to another level

Are you missing out on leveraging mobile applications to actively help clients make better financial decisions? Here's what you need to know.

By Bill Crager
Morgan Stanley data offered on Internet for virtual currency
FINTECH JAN 05, 2015
Morgan Stanley data offered on Internet for virtual currency

Financial adviser accused of pilfering data working with the wirehouse.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JAN 05, 2015
Malkiel on investment opportunities, financial advice and robos

The author of 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street' talks about investing in today's world, the financial advice business and robos.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JAN 05, 2015
Mariner Holdings on hiring spree

Parent of RIA Mariner Wealth Advisors wants to hire up to 160 employees over the next six months.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2015
$2.5 billion adviser duo fired by Merrill Lynch lands at Stifel

A team of elite advisers who was <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140919/FREE/140919904&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>fired last month</a> by Bank of America Merrill Lynch over private securities transactions has found a new home. <i>(Plus: The team <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141007/FREE/141009940/terminated-2-5-billion-merrill-lynch-team-plans-to-fight-back&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>plans to fight back</a>.)</i>

By Mason Braswell
ALTERNATIVES JAN 04, 2015
Nicholas Schorsch's REIT empire is under siege

A blockbuster lawsuit alleging misconduct by Nicholas Schorsch is one of many issues confronting his vast real estate empire.

By Bruce Kelly
Good times over, markets set to fall, says bond guru
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2015
Good times over, markets set to fall, says bond guru

Bill Gross predicts minus signs for many asset classes.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 01, 2015
No more face-to-face meetings

Given the rapid pace of changing demographics and technology, advisers need to change their approach to client communication, particularly client meetings.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JAN 01, 2015
Cybersecurity needs to be a spending priority for advisers in 2015

<i>InvestmentNews</i> survey finds only one-third of advisers expect to invest in protecting online information next year.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 31, 2014
Brace yourself: Volatility in stocks expected to climb

Anxiety rises over oil, global growth, rates. The VIX has jumped 30%-plus percent.

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 31, 2014
SEC penalizes 13 firms for improper sales of Puerto Rican bonds

The SEC cracks down on financial firms, including Schwab, J.P. Morgan Securities, Lebenthal, Oppenheimer, TD Ameritrade, UBS and Wedbush for selling risky debt beneath the minimum allotment of $100,000 for a single transaction.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
The paradox of choice: Can you have too many investment options?

In the best case scenario, tailoring your portfolio offerings to the client can help increase sales

By Mike West
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
Galvin expands investigation of Schorsch empire

Amid <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141218/FREE/141219906/schorsch-accused-of-manipulating-arcp-books-suit target=&quot;_blank&quot;>allegations that Nicholas Schorsch ordered underlings to alter financial records</a>, the Massachusetts regulator expands probe to include American Realty Capital Properties.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
CFP Board head of enforcement leaves in midst of compensation-definition disputes

With no replacement named, it is unclear what Michael Shaw's departure will mean for board strategy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
FPA, CFP Board deny urge to merge

Financial Planning Association officials say they, in fact, stand up to CFP Board, and that both organizations serve different missions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
9 steps to adding $20.5 million in AUM

Whether you do a top-to-bottom or a bottom-to-top approach or both, it's critical to plan your work and work your plan.

By Eric Sheikowitz and Michael Silver
FINTECH DEC 29, 2014
Why advisers need to keep their human touch in the digital age

New advances mean many things have been replaced, but we still need to take time to relate to each other.

By Sheryl Rowling
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2014
How to make the most of your airline points

Miles decline in value; so stop hoarding and schedule your winter getaway.

By Bloomberg