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Robo-Advisors a Potential Threat but Coexistence Is Possible: Survey
By Bernice NapachAdvisors are "not sure if robo-advisors are their enemy, friend or frenemy," says Todd Clarke, CEO of CLS Investments.
April 17, 2015
Human advisors vs. robo-advisors: Will ethics trump compliance?While robo-advisors may be great at compliance and transparency, they may still fall short regarding ethics.
April 16, 2015
New Hire Roundup: Ken Fisher Isn’t Retiring, He’s Dropping a TitleReports of Fishers imminent retirement were exaggerated. Meanwhile, asset management firm TCW Group announced that Heather Conforto Beatty joined as SVP.
April 14, 2015
Wells Fargo Sees Q1 Profit Drop on Weaker Bank ResultsMeanwhile, wealth and brokerage operations boost net income 18% in the period.
April 13, 2015
Focus Adds Wealth Group in Canada; United Capital Picks Up 2 FirmsEach firm acquires groups of advisors with more than $600 million in client assets.
April 10, 2015
Venture Capital Dealmaking Strong in First QuarterThe amount of invested in fledgling companies by the VC sector in Q1 rose to $27 billion globally, up from $18 billion a year ago.
April 03, 2015
Merrill Adds Janney Advisor, Ameriprise Picks Up 3 RepsThe advisors come on board the two firms in Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and New York.
April 01, 2015
Bill Gross Blasts ‘Hostile’ Investing Climate, Says ‘New Neutral’ Rate Now ZeroThe Janus manager argues that the investing environment is so inhospitable that he is reduced to trading more than owning bonds to deliver shareholder return.