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Are Robo Advisors Following The Path Of Internet-Only Banks?

Added on October 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Peter Nesvold, the managing director of Silver Lane Advisors and lead author of the study, says that robo advisors are in danger if they are unable to improve their value proposition before more established financial institutions take over the automated advice market.

SEC cracks down on advisers' access to clients' outside accounts

Added on October 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Advisers who can access their clients' employer-sponsored retirement accounts may find themselves in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Advisory firm owners balance rewarding performance with keeping a lid on compensation

Added on October 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Adviser salaries have been stagnant for the past two years, but bonuses are up sharply, reflecting a willingness by employers to reward performance while at the same time keeping a lid on overall compensation.

Ethics, Robots and Women on Boards - Hot Topics for the Future of Financial Services

Added on October 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: he importance of ethics in financial services, the future of robots and artificial intelligence and the undeniable benefits of having women on boards: these issues and more were explored at this week’s Australia Investment Conference held by CFA Societies Australia (#CFAAIC2015, for those following on Twitter).

5 simple ways to help clients understand advisory fees

Added on October 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: To get clients to understand and appreciate the value of professional financial advice, they must grasp two key metrics: what they are paying and what services are being provided for these fees. While this equation sounds simple enough, the evidence suggests most clients are not adequately equipped to make this assessment.

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