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Mutual funds go slow on apps
The "app-ification" of the financial services industry has been one of the big stories of the year. We've seen a slew of interesting apps aimed at retail customers as well as corporate customers. The
What will it take to lure retail investors back into the markets?
One sad consequence of the financial crash of the late 2000s was that millions of retail investors lost faith the market, convinced apparently that it's rigged against them. Now that the market has
Big banks aim for more 401(k) assets
In some ways, it's surprising that this hasn't happened earlier: the top consumer banks are redoubling their efforts to acquire 401(k) funds. In the post-financial crisis era, many have suggested
iPads to change financial advisory business
It's fair to say the iPad has inspired the investment advisory industry to a greater degree than any other gadget in memory. The industry response has been nothing short of phenomenal, at wirehouses
Fidelity aims at top producers at wirehouses
So who's winning the war between the independent financial advisors and the behemoth wirehouses? Fidelity Investments thinks the independents are winning big. The custody units of Charles Schwab and
Multi-family offices thrive as the wealthy seek advice
Not too long ago, people were lamenting the decline of the multi-family office. But now, according to Registered Rep., the industry is back on a growth track. Assets under management are ahead of
A look at BATS' new exchange
Some old-timers in the industry still have a hard acknowledging that third largest exchange company in the United States, based in Lenexa, Kansas. But BATS has no plans to moderate its growth. It
Vanguard triumphs, while Fidelity struggles
Is anyone surprised that Bloomberg has reported that Vanguard is now the biggest mutual fund company by assets managed? The firm has finally surpassed Fidelity Investments, which has held the title
Strong passwords not always the safest
The first line of cyber defense remains the old-fashioned password. And most IT departments take it very seriously. To the chagrin of many employees, the security guys are constantly making people
Asset managers boost ad spending
Asset managers that focus on retail consumers have boosted their advertising spending this year. The likes of Fidelity Investments ( Fidelity news), Franklin Resources and Janus Capital Group are bent
