Clearing and Custodial Firms
Read up on clearing and custodial firms serving RIAs and others in the wealth management arena.
ICE Trust Withdraws Derivatives Clearing Bid With CFTC
By Marlene Y. SatterICE Trust filed its application to be a derivatives clearing organization with the CFTC in November, but last week it withdrew that application with little fanfare.
April 01, 2010
Dynamic ClearingTighter financial industry rules and regulations en route via the Obama administration have clearing firms psyched up and ready: They see the developments as a...
March 10, 2010
ABG Carolinas Develops 401(k) ProgramAlliance Benefit Group Carolinas L.L.C. is introducing a new 401(k) plan program.
September 01, 2009
Clearing a New LandscapeIt's no secret that the global financial collapse has pushed vitally important risk management front and center. And perhaps no other segment of the financial services...
April 01, 2009
Choose Your PartnerIt's not a question of any port in a storm -- it's the right port ... in a tsunami. That's what independent broker-dealers are seeking...
September 01, 2008
Clearers on the MarchBear Stearns' sudden collapse last March indeed shook Wall Street and sent shock waves throughout every financial market around the globe. But at least one behind-the-scenes...
May 01, 2008
DIY Clearing, Made EasyAlthough the idea of outsourcing clearing and settlement may sound new, its premise is exactly the same as in any other area of business, and...
April 01, 2008
More than Just ClearingFinancial advisors are quick to call theirs a people-to-people business; and since they're out on the front lines, that's completely correct. But now some traditionally backstage...