Broker Dealers
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15 Years Later
By James J. GreenIn our annual editorial roundtable with the leaders of our Broker-Dealers of the Year, I took time out to ask what they remembered about 9/11.
August 19, 2016
Hundreds of thousands of 401(k)s up for grabs after DOL fiduciary ruleIf and when the U.S. Department of Labors fiduciary rule survives several legal challenges, the small and midsize 401(k) plan market stands to be revolutionized.
August 18, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Hits BDs’ IT Budgets, Product LinesBroker-dealers have to make a lot of very difficult, and in some cases expensive, decisions, ERISA lawyer Fred Reish says.
August 18, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: Dynasty, Triad Pick Up Large Advisor GroupsMeanwhile, Merrill Lynch & U.S. Trust report their newest registered reps.
August 18, 2016
Does Banking Deserve Its Bronze Medal From the WSJ?The Wall Street Journals take on the publics feelings about Wall Street squanders a huge opportunity to address consumers' continuing distrust of the industry.
August 17, 2016
LPL Limits Pay Hikes, Bonuses for EmployeesCompanywide, there will not be merit increases in 2016, as the IBD takes "a cautious approach."
August 17, 2016
Ex-Perella, JPMorgan Banker Convicted of Tipping Dad on Health MergersVerdict in Sean Stewart case signals prosecutors can successfully prosecute family members in insider trading cases.
August 16, 2016
Ex-Stifel Broker Loses FINRA Case Over Unauthorized Farm LoanThe broker must pay his former BD after he borrowed money from a client to buy farmland without proper approval.