Demand for alternative investments is on the rise, with clients eager to funnel money into real estate, private placements and hedge funds. But with nagging custody issues, plus regulatory warnings, few advisers can meet the growing number of requests.
SEC, money market reforms get D's; 'put politics aside'
UBS AG, Switzerland's biggest lender, said Robert J. McCann, the head of wealth management Americas, was the highest-paid member of the executive board in 2011, receiving total compensation of 9.18 million Swiss francs ($9.9 million).
Upping your IRA contributions — and getting the tax break — have never been easier
LinkedIn just rolled out CardMunch Version 3.0, available for the iPhone, which converts the information printed on a business card into digital form and links it to the card giver's LinkedIn profile
Regulator says Reich was fired because he failed to supervise subordinates or exercise leadership; he's suing for age discrimination
A former district director filed a lawsuit against Finra. The cause? Reportedly, he claims he was terminated and replaced by a younger person.
Low rates, unenthused DIY investors are to blame
Pall over property market a drag on economy, says William Strauss
Ephren W. Taylor II allegedly encouraged churchgoers to invest in gaming machines, badmouthed mutual funds
Six-member team charged with retaking market share in the U.S.
Pair of firms ranked No. 1 in J.D. Power and Associates for second year in a row
A B-D exec who 'crossed paths' with accused Afghanistan shooter Robert Bales claims his reputation has been severely tarnished by reports of his connection to the mass-murder suspect.
Faces up to 57 months in prison after admitting in court that he betrayed his fiduciary duty to his employers by passing the tips to his friend.
Two new measures targeting the accounts introduced in the past week; source of savings, source of tax revenue
Claim plan to rejigger taxes on inherited accounts could hurt savers with older spouses; 'a nonstarter'
Financial troubles of retired players sees union, league set up mandatory retirement savings plan
