Broker Dealers
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Is the DOL Fiduciary Rule DOA Under Trump?
By Melanie WaddellJust as the industry was ramping up its compliance with the DOL's fiduciary rule, Donald Trump's surprising win could throw its viability into question.
November 21, 2016
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2016After two weak quarters, the financial sector begins to see better results.
November 21, 2016
SIFMA Board Has New LeadersThe 2017 board includes executives with Janney Montgomery Scott, Charles Schwab and AllianceBernstein.
November 18, 2016
What’s the Chance Schwab Will Buy LPL?Industry consultants dont mince words when it comes to a rumored merger of two large players in the financial space.
November 18, 2016
Ron Carson Jumping to Cetera From LPLThe potential switch could affect more than $6.5 billion in assets on its RIA platform and other operations.
November 17, 2016
LPL Welcomes Back $245M Team, 6 AdvisorsMeanwhile, Korean-American bank in Los Angeles affiliates with Cetera BD.
November 15, 2016
Should Students Be Financially Literate Before They Take on College Debt?Financial literacy courses could help student borrowers avoid delinquency or default, according to the director of GW's financial literacy center.
November 15, 2016
SEC’s White: No SEC Fiduciary Rule Coming Before JanuaryIn her final House Financial Services panel testimony, White also said that the agency is still significantly underfunded.