Study says gold should make up as much as 10% of a well-diversified portfolio
A former adviser trainee of Wells Fargo Advisors says firm went after her for training costs after she left the firm; she has sued, claiming the firm's practice of recouping training costs is illegal and discriminatory.
Fidelity is even broadening its recruiting efforts to high school students
Suit on behalf of 1,200 black brokers claimed discrimination in business opportunities.
A group of women advisers contend that a $39 million payout will actually reinforce policies allegedly tied to gender discrimination.
Lawsuit alleged a "deep rooted and pervasive gender discrimination" existed at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch
A recent Supreme Court decision allowing class action waivers tips the scales in favor of Charles Schwab in its scuffle with Finra over the tactic.
Abrogation of rights or a fair system? Opinions fly at <i>IN</i> roundtable
In its battle with Finra over mandatory arbitration, Charles Schwab has backed down, making its clients the winner. But the fight has just begun.
As task force reviews process, regulator pushed to fess up on selection of arbitrators, award collections and case statistics.
The beach retreat for Manhattan is one of a number of getaway markets that have been benefiting from the wealth effect of rising stocks. Vacation homes made up 13% of all sales last year, the highest level since 2006, the National Association of Realtors reported this month.
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In a newly-announced restructuring, BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink is staying put but he has lined up new set of deputies and sets new roles for at least 10 execs.
Colony Group vice chairman: U.S. needs K-12 curriculum; but FPA of Florida head says effort starts in the states.
Five singled out; $150,000 donated to charities.
Regulator would also cross-check broker disclosures against public court documents.
Bond King challenges former heir apparent to explain departure.
But analysts divided over longer-term prospects: Some see end of bull market while others see pause.
John Cronin will oversee supervisors in the Northeast; 'it's like hiring an IRS guy to be your CPA.'
