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SEC Shortens Trade Settlement Cycle to 2 Days From 3
By Bernice NapachThe T+2 rule is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce risk, the SEC says.
March 21, 2017
Fed's Dudley Says Wells Fargo Shows Bank Culture Needs ImprovingComparing the recent scandal to the mortgage crisis, "There was a serious mismatch" between values and incentives, he explains.
March 20, 2017
Female Advisors More Likely to Be Fired for Misconduct Than Male Advisors: NBER StudyStudy found the financial industry is willing to give male advisors a second chance, while female advisors are likely to be cast from the industry.
March 20, 2017
How Trump Presidency Is Boosting Demand for Impact Investing, ESG FundsTrump's executive orders and proposed budget cuts affecting environmental and social programs are increasing demand for impact and ESG investments.
March 16, 2017
Commission Clients Don’t Favor Switch to Fees: J.D. PowerFull-service clients have strong views on their retirement accounts and how they like to pay for them, a J.D. Power poll finds.
March 16, 2017
More Merrill Departures: Recruiting RoundupRaymond James adds an employee team, and HighTower grabs a breakaway duo; Triad recruits a group from Commonwealth Financial.
March 13, 2017
Trump Labor Nominee Acosta to Get TV Advertising PushAmerica Rising Squared, a Republican group, is launching a six-figure TV ad campaign supporting Acosta, whose confirmation hearing has been delayed until March 22.
March 10, 2017
Morgan Stanley to Launch Small Retirement Plan PlatformThe wirehouse says its advisors can use the technology to offer small-business clients the ability to handle 401(k) plans with less than $10 million.