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NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
The biggest adviser moves for the fourth quarter 2015

Tracking the more than $26 billion in AUM that changed firms late in 2015.

By Ellie Zhu
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2016
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on

Financial Services Institute supports legislation to replace Labor Department's rule, and is not ruling out a lawsuit if it is finalized.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 19, 2016
Merrill compensation plan makes it tough on small advisers

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 06, 2016
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter

Cuts amounting to 25% of fixed-income trading staff plus reductions in infrastructure and support roles, result in $150M charge.

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
How brokers can navigate consolidation in the B-D industry

Advisers should take a deliberate approach to charting their future. Here's what to look for.

By Bill Morrissey
Former Morgan Stanley adviser sentenced to three years' probation for data theft
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 23, 2015
Former Morgan Stanley adviser sentenced to three years' probation for data theft

Galen Marsh, who allegedly called the stolen data “the world's best cold-calling list,” had some of the data stolen from him and posted on the Internet.

By Bloomberg
A robo-adviser may be in the works for Morgan Stanley
NEWS FINTECH DEC 22, 2015
A robo-adviser may be in the works for Morgan Stanley

Wealth Management President Gregory Fleming says a digital platform could attract younger clients to the firm.

By Alessandra Malito
Morgan Stanley hit with racial discrimination suit
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 11, 2015
Morgan Stanley hit with racial discrimination suit

As part of her claim, ex-broker alleges the wirehouse's recent move toward mandatory arbitration is an attempt to prohibit employees from publicly challenging unfair practices.

By Mason Braswell
Next target for Galvin? Banks and cross-selling
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 08, 2015
Next target for Galvin? Banks and cross-selling

Massachusetts regulator looking at whether financial institutions violated any laws.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch is developing its own robo-adviser
NEWS FINTECH DEC 04, 2015
Merrill Lynch is developing its own robo-adviser

Merrill Lynch has dozens of employees working on a robo-adviser prototype for Merrill Edge that's set to be unveiled next year.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch winning advisers as recruiting tides shift
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2015
Merrill Lynch winning advisers as recruiting tides shift

The wirehouse has become more aggressive and has attracted some big teams, though critics say such deals aren't a good measure.

By Mason Braswell
Merrill team with $2.9 billion joins Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 03, 2015
Merrill team with $2.9 billion joins Raymond James

Five advisers in New York bail on Merrill Lynch, the second multibillion-dollar wirehouse team to join RJ in the last five months.

By Liz Skinner
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf says firm's wealth-, investment-management business is biggest growth opportunity
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 02, 2015
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf says firm's wealth-, investment-management business is biggest growth opportunity

Wells Fargo's wealth- and investment-management business has the potential to earn multiples of what it brings in now, making it the firm's largest growth opportunity, chief executive John Stumpf said.

By Bloomberg
Battle rages over Credit Suisse brokers after Wells Fargo recruitment deal
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 25, 2015
Battle rages over Credit Suisse brokers after Wells Fargo recruitment deal

Wells executive says 'feeding frenzy' taking place over some high-end producers.

By Bloomberg
Robert McCann named UBS Americas' new chairman
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 25, 2015
Robert McCann named UBS Americas' new chairman

Exec will become chairman of UBS Americas, focusing on clients and strategic priorities. Tom Naratil, the group CFO and COO, will become president of UBS Wealth Management Americas and UBS Americas.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS scores $2 billion Morgan Stanley team
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 19, 2015
UBS scores $2 billion Morgan Stanley team

The third billion-dollar-plus team to leave Morgan this summer is the latest in a series of big swaps.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2015
It's the time of year when wirehouses tinker with adviser pay plans

Firms need to think differently as the arms race in upfront money continues unabated.

By DSARCH
$5B Credit Suisse team latest to spurn Wells Fargo by joining Morgan Stanley
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2015
$5B Credit Suisse team latest to spurn Wells Fargo by joining Morgan Stanley

Wells finds exclusive recruiting agreement not enough to close the deal with all of the Swiss firm's brokers.

By Laura Sanicola
UBS hires three Credit Suisse teams with $3.2B in assets
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 18, 2015
UBS hires three Credit Suisse teams with $3.2B in assets

Houston-based brokers, who specialize in ultra-high-net-worth clients, include vets from Credit Suisse.

By Laura Sanicola
Pennsylvania advisers with $425M AUM jump to UBS
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 17, 2015
Pennsylvania advisers with $425M AUM jump to UBS

One three-man team had $270M in assets, while a fourth individual joining separately had $155M.

By Laura Sanicola