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INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2017
Merrill Lynch loses two teams managing $500 million to Raymond James

Separate four-person and two-person groups join employee unit in Tucson, Ariz.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JUL 27, 2017
Hanson McClain sells majority interest to private equity firm

Founders of the RIA will stay on and use proceeds to expand into new markets.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
Bannon plan to raise taxes on highest earners may find GOP support

Lawmaker says higher top income-tax rate may be acceptable, if coupled with other changes benefiting corporations.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JUL 27, 2017
Fidelity taps Goldman Sachs to expand lending services through RIAs

Streamlined non-purpose loans use investment portfolios as collateral.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2017
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Many female clients want advisers to educate them about investing and longevity risks.

By Mary Beth Franklin
BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2017
Cetera loses bank brokers managing $750 million ​

Brokerage arm of Great Western Bank in South Dakota switches to Raymond James.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2017
FS Investments promotes Mike Kelly to president

Will retain role as chief investment officer.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2017
Former Morgan Stanley broker barred over claims of unsuitable trading

Anthony Vincent Ferrone refused to provide complete testimony at Finra hearing

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Jay Clayton says SEC, DOL can give market 'clarity' on fiduciary rule

Chief regulator is confident two agencies could reach 'common ground' on an investment advice standard across all accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Finra promotes Susan Schroeder to head unified enforcement effort

Ms. Schroeder had been serving as head of enforcement since the departure of Brad Bennett earlier this year.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2017
Retirement plan participation higher than previously thought: ICI

But there's still plenty of room for improvement.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Sen. Gary Peters brings broker background to work every day on Capitol Hill

Michigan Democrat resists ripping up DOL fiduciary rule but would be open to some changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
RBC to pay $560,000 for transferring retiree's pension

Finra panel says Wyoming couple lost right to receive monthly benefits.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Pennsylvania broker hit with $200,000 fine for 'dishonest or unethical practices'

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Vanderbilt revamps to focus on impact investing

The $3B AUM firm rebrands itself with commitment to sustainability in investment options and own culture.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS JUL 25, 2017
United Capital buys three RIAs, adds $758 million

The 'hat trick' is in line with consolidator acquisition trends

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION JUL 25, 2017
How the investor is lost in the active versus passive debate

Let's start a debate about how best to construct portfolios that meet the needs of our clients, and that can withstand the test of time through all market conditions.

By David M. Haviland
WIREHOUSES JUL 25, 2017
Wells Fargo wants mistakenly sent client data returned

Information includes names, Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of wealthy clients.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JUL 24, 2017
Near-record pace of M&A continues for RIA firms

Second-quarter saw 38 deals, says DeVoe report.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents want to push implementation back until 2019

ICI, Chamber of Commerce among groups asking for delay, while Democratic lawmakers call on DOL to keep to its earlier planned schedule of Jan. 1, 2018.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.