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From regulations to diversity and inclusion, these leaders are set to make an impact on wealth management.

These insiders are well placed to propel their firms forward and encourage colleagues to address the industry’s shortcomings.

Industry leaders discuss advancements in technology, the increasing focus on ESG and developments in ETFs.

Aside from being some of the strongest overall industry performers, many have helped their peers thrive in a business in which they are a clear minority.

Compensation levels rose approximately 7% last year despite mounting industry challenges.

Rapidly shifting economic conditions, a new tax law and the preponderance of low-cost passive products are just some of the obstacles in the year ahead.

Cloud-based platforms may pose a disruptive threat to asset managers and custodians offering fixed-income products.

The proliferation of smart beta and increased AUM are among the forecasts by industry experts.

Dec. 18: The proposed active offerings are set to debut in February.

Dec. 11: Asset management experts say these topics will be key drivers in 2018.

Dec. 4: The asset management and wealth management space posted 35 deals worth $2.4 billion in total activity in the third quarter.

Nov. 27: Product shelves are changing as issuers modify their pitch to planners in the wake of the fiduciary rule and wane of traditional wholesaling.

Nov. 20: Security, ease of workflow and the ability to work across platforms are key features RIAs demand.

Nov. 13: Planners behind the curve may lose out on productivity and quality of service offered to clients.

Nov. 6: Platforms like FundKeeper are aimed at helping retirement account advisors comply with the DoL’s fiduciary rule.

Oct. 30: After experiencing two major bear markets, younger generations are demanding products that are easy to understand and offer transparency.

Oct. 23: The custodian plans to offer advisors and retail investors access to 296 commission-free ETFs.

Oct. 16: Analysts say new products filling the void may reverse the trend.