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Trade-secrets lawsuit over HSBC's SVB hires gets watered down
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Trade-secrets lawsuit over HSBC's SVB hires gets watered down

California judge dismisses most claims from $1B lawsuit alleging that the bank snapped up employees to mine confidential information.

LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise
BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2024
LPL adds $475M advisor pair from Ameriprise

The two advisors, including a 26-year industry veteran, are joining the broker-dealer as their practice undergoes a values-based refresh.

Advisors witness ‘osmosis effect’ at inaugural InvestmentNews Awards
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Advisors witness ‘osmosis effect’ at inaugural InvestmentNews Awards

Winners revel in being recognized by top-performing peers.

National independent advisory firm hires RBC estate planning veteran
ADVISOR MOVES JUL 10, 2024
National independent advisory firm hires RBC estate planning veteran

New hire will strengthen holistic wealth management and family office framework.

Business owner clients consider succession, but that may not include the family
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Business owner clients consider succession, but that may not include the family

Edward Jones report finds that financial advisors are seeing another route.

Financial industry confidence in stopping transfer scams is worryingly low
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Financial industry confidence in stopping transfer scams is worryingly low

Firms are fighting the scammers, but LexisNexis report shows it's tough.

M&A outlook improves but the next few months looks uneven across industries
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
M&A outlook improves but the next few months looks uneven across industries

BCG report reveals slower pace of recovery than expected so far in 2024.

ESG is growing within private credit markets
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
ESG is growing within private credit markets

Despite backlash in US, sustainable focused funds are gaining.

HSBC wants to look more like other Wall Street firms
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
HSBC wants to look more like other Wall Street firms

Global firm is reshaping its investment banking business.

LPL, Schwab top 'retail broker' picks: analyst
BROKER DEALERS JUL 09, 2024
LPL, Schwab top 'retail broker' picks: analyst

'Schwab makes ton of money on its cash, and more financial advisors means more cash,' one executive says.

Investors weigh high yield allocations while Fed mulls rate cuts
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Investors weigh high yield allocations while Fed mulls rate cuts

High yield has had a nice run due to the strong economy and a Federal Reserve on hold. But how long will that last?

Fed needs more good inflation data, says Powell
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Fed needs more good inflation data, says Powell

Chair's comments to Senate appears to rule out July cut, with markets now focused on September meeting.

UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm

The deal with the Oregon-based high-net-worth practice will take the employee-owned independent’s assets past $10B.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA

The national independent has extended its East Coast profile with a specialized wealth practice in Massachusetts.

Farther AUM grows significantly as firm adds 32 advisors
ADVISOR MOVES JUL 09, 2024
Farther AUM grows significantly as firm adds 32 advisors

Goldman Sachs' former RIA advisors among new hires for tech-centric firm.

Returns in $9.7T green stocks second only to tech, says LSEG
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Returns in $9.7T green stocks second only to tech, says LSEG

10-year analysis shows sector generated 198% total returns.

Bitcoin ETFs gain $438M as investors buy the dip
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs gain $438M as investors buy the dip

Net inflows have surged as lower crypto price entices buyers.

Archegos founder says case against him 'makes no sense'
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Archegos founder says case against him 'makes no sense'

Bill Hwang's lawyer makes last-chance argument in jury trial.

Hedge funds more bearish on gasoline prices
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Hedge funds more bearish on gasoline prices

Money managers react to lackluster start to summer driving season.