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Morgan Stanley to Cut 1,200 Jobs, Take $150 Million Charge
By Michael J. MooreReductions amount to about 25% of fixed-income and commodities group worldwide.
December 03, 2015
SIFMA Outlines 2016 PrioritiesSIFMA CEO and President Ken Bentsen listed the trade associations major initiatives, starting with cybersecurity.
December 03, 2015
Merrill Raises Goalposts for Advisor PayoutsAdvisors unable to increase their fees and commissions could see their cash payouts drop under Merrill's 2016 comp plan.
December 02, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: Ameriprise Picks Up 5 RepsMeanwhile, Raymond James brings on a new employee advisor from Wells Fargo.
November 24, 2015
Why Advisors Ignore ESG Investing at Their PerilAdvisors who fail to understand the growing popularity of investing according to environmental, social and governance principles risk falling behind their competition.
November 24, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: UBS, Others Nab More Credit Suisse RepsMeanwhile, Raymond James recruited a group of breakaway brokers and several Wells Fargo FAs.
November 24, 2015
Morgan Stanley Adds Bonuses for Advisors Who Land Cash-Heavy ClientsUnder Morgan Stanley's 2016 comp plan, advisors can receive $5,000 to $50,000 a year for growth in clients who are cash management engaged.
November 24, 2015
Ex-Morgan Advisor, in Unusual Move, Takes FINRA Arb Case to Federal CourtFew advisors appeal a FINRA promissory-note ruling because the odds of winning are slim; however, Laurie Facsinas case is different from most.