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RCS Capital Files for Bankruptcy; Cetera to Use $50M for Retention
By Janet LevauxChief Restructuring Officer David Orlofsky said the company took on debt through significant acquisitions costing over $1 billion.
January 28, 2016
AIG Advisor Group Sale Fueled by DOL Fiduciary Rule, CEO SaysBut consumer advocate Barbara Roper says many firms will blame the rule for things they would do anyway.
January 26, 2016
FSI Vows to Continue Fighting DOL Fiduciary RuleDale Brown: Were not ruling out any actions to stop rules implementation. David Bellaire: Rule will do irreparable harm to investors.
January 26, 2016
What Will Lightyear Do With AIG Advisor Group?In an acquisition like the purchase of AIG Advisor Group by Lightyear Capital and PSP Investments, there are usually two options, recruiter Jon Henschen says.
January 26, 2016
Is Betterment Advisors’ Friend or Foe?CEO Jon Stein tells crowd at Inside ETFs that their business is complementary, but institutional players like Schwab should beware.
January 26, 2016
DOL’s Perez: Fiduciary Rule to Be Wrapped Up in ‘Coming Months’Labor Secretary Thomas Perez also said the White House plans to push for auto-IRAs and boost MEPs in its upcoming 2017 budget.
January 22, 2016
RCS Capital Names Turnaround Specialist as New CEOLarry Roth steps down from the post to focus on management of Cetera Financial Group.
January 21, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: Raymond James Grabs $2M Team from Wells Fargo, DavenportMeanwhile, Merrill Lynch adds a wealth strategist in Miami; Focus Financial draws large RIA in New York.