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Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers
NEWS FINTECH OCT 04, 2022
Merrill launches matchmaking service to connect investors and advisers

The firm is positioning Merrill Advisor Match as a modern solution for investors who are looking for financial advice.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo facing class action over 401(k) stock purchases
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2022
Wells Fargo facing class action over 401(k) stock purchases

Three plan participants are suing the bank, alleging that it overpaid for company stock in its employees’ retirement plan.

By Gregg Greenberg
UBS nabs Merrill advisers managing $1.3 billion
NEWS RIAS SEP 28, 2022
UBS nabs Merrill advisers managing $1.3 billion

Three make the switch in New York City and two will be based in Paramus, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines
NEWS FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines

In court documents, the SEC described at least a few senior managers at each firm who engaged in rampant texting with colleagues and clients.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe
NEWS FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe

The penalties levied against firms including Citigroup, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs constitute the largest-ever penalties against US banks for record-keeping lapses.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars Merrill manager out on sick leave
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2022
SEC bars Merrill manager out on sick leave

Richard M. Crabtree, who was based in Annapolis, Maryland, began defrauding a client in 2016, according to the agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting

It's been win some, lose some for UBS as it defends its complex options strategy, but lately investors seem to be prevailing more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity
NEWS FINTECH SEP 22, 2022
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity

It's back to an 'organic plan' for the bank's wealth management business in the United States, says Iqbal Khan, co-president of UBS Global Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly
CEO Scharf sees 'several years' of regulatory work ahead for Wells Fargo
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 20, 2022
CEO Scharf sees 'several years' of regulatory work ahead for Wells Fargo

The bank remains committed to turning itself around after a series of scandals, but implementing all its plans will take time, Scharf said in prepared testimony for a congressional committee hearing.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley counting fresh assets in the trillions
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley counting fresh assets in the trillions

After its spate of acquisitions, Morgan Stanley now has relationships with 16.5 million clients, Andy Saperstein, its head of wealth management, points out.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley adviser managing $185 million joins Ameriprise
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley adviser managing $185 million joins Ameriprise

Kim Garrison is moving to the firm's employee channel in Springfield, Missouri.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo plans third-party racial equity audit
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2022
Wells Fargo plans third-party racial equity audit

The announcement that the bank hired law firm Covington & Burling to do an assessment comes as CEO Scharf prepares to appear at a pair of congressional hearings.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch boosts CFP Board diversity efforts with $1.25 million donation
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2022
Merrill Lynch boosts CFP Board diversity efforts with $1.25 million donation

The firm becomes a founding sponsor of the Center for Financial Planning, whose mission is to build a more inclusive talent pipeline.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL orders Wells Fargo to pay $145 million over 401(k) company stock purchases
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2022
DOL orders Wells Fargo to pay $145 million over 401(k) company stock purchases

The Wells Fargo retirement plan paid more than fair market value for stock that diminished participants' savings when it was allocated to their accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill team managing $600 million moves to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2022
Merrill team managing $600 million moves to LPL

Six long-time Merrill advisers in Oakland, California, and Savannah, Georgia, switch to LPL's employee unit, Linsco.

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo team managing $670 million joins RBC
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 08, 2022
Wells Fargo team managing $670 million joins RBC

The Clemens McHugh Financial Consulting Group is joining the firm in Westlake, Ohio.

By InvestmentNews
Accusations intensify in Wendy Williams' fight with Wells Fargo
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 06, 2022
Accusations intensify in Wendy Williams' fight with Wells Fargo

An attorney who formerly represented the TV talk show host claimed that Williams was 'left to die' by her adviser at Wells Fargo and her former business manager.

By Bruce Kelly
End of Wealthfront deal dents UBS growth plans in US
NEWS FINTECH SEP 06, 2022
End of Wealthfront deal dents UBS growth plans in US

The acquisition of the robo-adviser was the centerpiece of UBS CEO Ralph Hamers' focus on broadening the wirehouse's wealth management offering.

By Bloomberg
Former Merrill broker settles civil lawsuit over throwing smoothie
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 01, 2022
Former Merrill broker settles civil lawsuit over throwing smoothie

On Wednesday, James Iannazzo agreed to pay $7,500, an amount his attorney called a 'token payment.'

By Ryan W. Neal