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Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Schwab Q1 revenue tops estimates

The firm reported $4.74 billion in net revenue for the three months through March, topping analysts’ estimates of $4.71 billion.

Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol
NEWS FINTECH APR 15, 2024
Apex declares liftoff for new ACATS protocol

Fintech hails landmark transaction’s potential to create ‘more efficient, flexible account transfer services’ as key deadline looms.

Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2024
Modern Wealth hires former Goldman leader to drive growth initiatives

Industry veteran Jason Del Col joins the $3 billion firm as head of advisory.

Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 12, 2024
Stability, finally, at Wells Fargo Advisors?

'We’re back to more normal, or maybe slightly below normal, attrition levels across the [financial advisor] business, which is good,' says CEO Charles Scharf.

Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Biden takes another $7.4B step in fight to tame student debt

The latest move covers almost 280,000 borrowers in the SAVE, income-driven replacement, and public service loan forgiveness programs.

Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Carson Group hires former Envestnet, LPL executives to bolster growth strategy

Dani Fava is joining the firm as its chief strategy officer.

Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Cathie Wood's $54B ARK VC fund buys into ChatGPT owner

The asset manager has acquired a stake in OpenAI.

Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2024
Brookfield said to be weighing private credit firm stake

Asset manager is reportedly in talks with Castlelake.

Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations
NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2024
Poor REIT sales signal potential cuts in valuations

'The problem is, when an NAV gets shaved, advisors and investors get pissed off,' one executive says.

Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Arax adds $9B with Texas acquisition

The wealth platform dramatically expands its capabilities with deal for a Houston-based firm catering to HNW and UHNW clients.

First Horizon names new head of wealth management, private banking
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
First Horizon names new head of wealth management, private banking

Experienced leader will lead the $65 billion wealth management unit.

Goldman Sachs loses another long-term senior leader
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2024
Goldman Sachs loses another long-term senior leader

FT reports that the firm's global treasurer is to join Millennium.

Goldman, Morgan Stanley now expect China to perform better
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2024
Goldman, Morgan Stanley now expect China to perform better

Wall Street analysts see opportunity as Chinese economy shows potential.

Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2024
Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst

New survey reveals three-quarters feeling the pinch from higher prices, with economic uncertainty impacting tax refunds and spending plans.

Fidelity unveils for-teens, by-teens thematic baskets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2024
Fidelity unveils for-teens, by-teens thematic baskets

Billed as an industry first, the investing giant’s new thematic lineup targets three sectors and trends that are on next-gen investors’ radar.

Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2024
Don’t repeat 2016 fiduciary rule mistake, NAIFA urges DOL

'Real-world experience' shows impact of fiduciary standard on Main Street investors, advisor association warns.

LPL's Atria deal poses complexities: Report
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2024
LPL's Atria deal poses complexities: Report

Atria's financial advisors might be getting M&A 'whiplash,' one recruiter notes.

Higher-than-expected core CPI likely pushes back Fed rate cuts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2024
Higher-than-expected core CPI likely pushes back Fed rate cuts

The 0.4% rise in March's core consumer price index adds to evidence that progress on taming inflation may be stalling.

Global VC funding down 30% amid investor concerns
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 10, 2024
Global VC funding down 30% amid investor concerns

Venture capital funding dropped 29% in the US, 40% in China, as slower economies, inflation weigh.