What grabbed InvestmentNews readers this week

A big arbitration award, a story about recruiting bonuses and how Vanguard grabbed Pimco's bond crown were among the most read stories this week on InvestmentNews.com. Plus: Lessons from Robin Williams' estate and another investment team loss at LPL.
AUG 21, 2014
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker loses nearly $1M but gains $100K in Finra arb case https://www.investmentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/graphics src="/wp-content/uploads2014/08/CI96038822.JPG" Wirehouse recruiting loans measure in the billions https://www.investmentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/graphics src="/wp-content/uploads2014/08/CI96039822.JPG" Vanguard takes keys to Pimco's bond kingdom https://www.investmentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/graphics src="/wp-content/uploads2014/08/CI96040822.JPG" Publication of Robin Williams' trusts highlights privacy concerns https://www.investmentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/graphics src="/wp-content/uploads2014/08/CI96041822.JPG" LPL losing another top member of investment management team https://www.investmentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/graphics src="/wp-content/uploads2014/08/CI96042822.JPG"

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