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BofA Office Closure to Affect at Least 170 Staff
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinWorkers in the Buffalo, N.Y., area will be offered the chance to move to other locations.
April 08, 2026
Morgan Stanley Debuts Bitcoin ETF as Price Slump Rattles HoldersIt joins 10-plus spot-Bitcoin ETFs that launched over the past two years and collectively command over $85 billion in assets.
April 07, 2026
Morgan Stanley Plans Private Credit Fund Even as Investors FleeThe North Haven Strategic Credit Fund may include "a wide spectrum of credit strategies," an SEC filing states.
April 03, 2026
Ex-Merrill Rep Suspended, Fined After Firing Over False StatementsMark S. Sorrell, who was dismissed by Merrill in 2024, knew a client lacked sufficient funds to buy a home.
March 28, 2026
BofA to Pay $72.5M to Settle Epstein Victim LawsuitAccording to the suit, Apollo Global co-founder Leon Black used the bank's accounts to transfer $170 million to Epstein.
March 27, 2026
Morgan Stanley Gets FINRA Waiver From Disqualification After $15M SEC SettlementThe regulator approved the firm's request to remain an industry member; LPL received a waiver in January.
March 26, 2026
BofA, Merrill Roll Out AI Tech for Advisor-Client MeetingsThe program provides prep materials, summaries and next steps, potentially saving advisors hours per meeting.
March 25, 2026
11 Predictions for Advisor Movement in 2026Diamond Consultants expects at least one big-name acquisition this year.