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Wall Street leaders share fears with global financial services peers
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2023
Wall Street leaders share fears with global financial services peers

Cocktail of potential disasters discussed as industry meets in Hong Kong.

UBS wants to shed $5B in wealthy clients' assets
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2023
UBS wants to shed $5B in wealthy clients' assets

The firm is picking the bits of Credit Suisse it does and does not want.

Morgan Stanley's Gorman will step down as chair by end of 2024
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2023
Morgan Stanley's Gorman will step down as chair by end of 2024

He will make way for incoming CEO Ted Pick to make his mark on the Wall Street titan.

Stimulus will boost China growth in 2024, says IMF
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2023
Stimulus will boost China growth in 2024, says IMF

The organization has upgraded its outlook for the world's second largest economy.

State regulators, PIABA back Finra against claim it’s unconstitutional
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2023
State regulators, PIABA back Finra against claim it’s unconstitutional

'Finra provides essential services ... thousands of firms, hundreds of thousands of registered persons, and millions of American investors rely upon,' the North American Securities Administrators Association says in a brief.

Robert W. Baird agrees to pay clients $520K for mutual fund charges
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Robert W. Baird agrees to pay clients $520K for mutual fund charges

The settlement with Baird stems from Finra's 2020 targeted examination regarding rights of reinstatement.

Team from United Planners jumps to LPL
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Team from United Planners jumps to LPL

Georgia-based GER Loftin Wealth Advisors oversees $225 million in client assets.

Robbins cuts path that diversifies advice   
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Robbins cuts path that diversifies advice   

Rita Robbins, the 2023 recipient of the Alexandra Armstrong Award for Lifetime Achievement, founded Affiliated Advisors 30 years ago, a ground-breaking move in a career that has created new opportunities for women.

Biden perpetuates advisor tropes, but end goal is valiant
OPINION NOV 06, 2023
Biden perpetuates advisor tropes, but end goal is valiant

The president's deal in describing a few bad apples risks tarring the whole industry with the same brush.

Despite issues with Schwab, RIAs from TD stay put 
RIAS NOV 06, 2023
Despite issues with Schwab, RIAs from TD stay put 

Some advisors don’t like the number of master accounts at Schwab, the phone support or the technology. They’re exploring other custodians but don’t want to repaper.

Park Avenue Capital announces new president, COO
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Park Avenue Capital announces new president, COO

$2.1B firm is part of Northwestern Mutual's Private Client Group.

Wealth chats with family members are a good thing, right? Not always, says Merrill Lynch
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
Wealth chats with family members are a good thing, right? Not always, says Merrill Lynch

Spontaneous conversations about family fortunes can lead to regrets, new report warns.

High rates could derail year-end stocks rally, BlackRock says
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
High rates could derail year-end stocks rally, BlackRock says

Research chief says rates outlook has not been reflected in equities yet.

Hedge funds' extended short positions on Treasuries wrongly timed
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
Hedge funds' extended short positions on Treasuries wrongly timed

CFTC data shows bets persisted even though the cash bonds had rallied the week before.

Bankers want protection from greenwashing claims in $1.5T markets
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2023
Bankers want protection from greenwashing claims in $1.5T markets

Wall Street stalwarts are among the largest providers of sustainability linked loans.

Finra arbitrators exonerate Raymond James in scam targeting Ecuadorian investors
BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2023
Finra arbitrators exonerate Raymond James in scam targeting Ecuadorian investors

'It’s a devastating award, or lack thereof, for the claimants and a massive victory for Raymond James,' says an attorney not involved in the case.

Captrust adds Normann Financial
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2023
Captrust adds Normann Financial

The Sanford, North Carolina-based firm oversees $1.3 billion in assets.

Faith-based investing on the rise as world grows more chaotic
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Faith-based investing on the rise as world grows more chaotic

ESG may have dominated the headlines, but faith-based investing has steadily – and quietly — been on the rise.

Raymond James taps Perry to lead advisor recruiting
BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2023
Raymond James taps Perry to lead advisor recruiting

"Perry is a very talented, sharp person, who's been bumped up from recruiter to head of a region to leading a division," says one industry executive.

Jobs report suggests Fed may be done tightening
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Jobs report suggests Fed may be done tightening

The October employment data point to a cooling labor market, which reinforces market views that the Fed may be done with its rate hikes.