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The Free Tool More Investors Are Checking Before Trusting Someone With Their Money

A financial professional can have a polished website, an impressive title, and a very convincing explanation of why your money belongs with them. Before signing anything, there is a free tool that can tell you something a sales pitch cannot: what regulators have on file about that person or firm.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 5

FDR’s lesson for AI regulation

Like the financial industry of the 1930s, the AI industry is currently largely unregulated, heightening fears that it could do widespread harm.

Fortune · Oct 4

Here’s The Real Financial Cost of Day Trading

Day trading can make a brokerage account look busy without making it more valuable. The financial cost goes far beyond the occasional losing trade. Frequent buying and selling can create transaction costs, tax complications, margin exposure, technology expenses, and a time commitment that rarely appears on an account statement.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 3

Wall Street's Biggest Hedge Funds Targeted by Hackers in AI Voice Scam

Hackers launched a coordinated wave of attacks against some of Wall Street’s largest hedge funds in recent days, using AI to mimic employees’ voices and trick staff into granting system access, according to a Bloomberg report published Wednesday.

Benzinga · Aug 5

I'm a Financial Adviser: My College House-Painting Job Taught Me the Best Way to Compare Professional Fees — and It Works for Financial Advice, Too

When looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.

Kiplinger · Jul 28

JPMorgan Deli Platter Lawsuit: FINRA Orders Bank to Pay Fired Broker £3.3M Over Food Expense

A FINRA panel has ordered JPMorgan to pay former Beverly Hills broker Brent Ryan Bodner $4.25m (£3.3M) after he was fired over a $642.50 Super Bowl deli platter, turning a tiny expense into a huge dispute.

International Business Times UK · Jul 25

This Is Why Investing Feels Easier — and Harder — Than Ever

While apps make investing easier, the risks of emotional trading and hidden costs are higher. Greater transparency from brokerages would help.

Kiplinger · Jul 22

Demis Hassabis's proposal for a FINRA for AI gains momentum. But is it a good idea?

The self-regulatory body for financial brokerages has been plagued by concerns about conflict of interest, raising questions about whether it's the right model for AI.

Fortune · Jul 21

Google DeepMind's AI safety proposal raises questions over self-regulation

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis' proposal for an industry-led AI safety regulator aims to curb frontier AI risks, but critics argue it lacks independent oversight, clear legal authority and safeguards against conflicts of interest.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Long-Term Care Insurance Alternatives: How to Craft a Flexible Plan to Help Cover Future Health Needs

Rising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.

Kiplinger · Jul 15