Technology

Turn online reviews into referrals

Due to the continued growth of mobile Internet usage and the torrent of apps and platforms being produced, consumers are increasingly looking to online reviews and websites to find trusted businesses and services, according to the 2012 Local Consumer Review Survey.

April 16, 2012

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Online fraudsters headed for prison

The owners of a dot-com firm are headed to prison for fraud and conspiracy. With the help of two stock promoters, father-daughter duo Nasser and Sholeh Hamedani tricked investors into purchasing 2.7 million shares of their company, The Children’s Internet, at a cost of about $5.5 million. The pair defrauded investors by stating the company’s […]

April 9, 2012

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Trust in financial industry declines: survey

It probably comes as no surprise that the financial crisis triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers and AIG led to a collapse of consumer trust in the financial industry as well.

March 29, 2012

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Compliance, social media can co-exist

When a whole 45-minute session at a compliance conference is committed to the use of social media in the financial services industry, it’s a sign that saying “no” to social media is no longer an option for advisory firms.

By Vikram Barhat |March 23, 2012

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