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Wells Fargo Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Mismanaging Its 401(k) Plan
By Melanie WaddellHigh-level bank execs picked and retained 17 proprietary funds, many of which underperformed, the class action states.
May 17, 2021
Ex-Wells Fargo Rep Sentenced to 27 Months in PrisonThe firm's former broker had pleaded guilty to wire fraud in which he stole more than $450,000 from about 40 clients.
May 14, 2021
'Wandering' Bad Brokers Pose Risks for Clients, IndustryAdvisors with regulatory infractions often keep causing trouble even if they're barred from the business, a recent study finds.
May 13, 2021
New RBC Team in New Jersey Includes Ex-Mayor, Equine ExpertThe seven-person team joins RBC's Princeton office from UBS and includes a former mayor of Princeton Township.
May 12, 2021
UBS Explores Offering Crypto Investments to Wealthy ClientsUBS Group AG is in the early stages of planning to offer wealthy customers digital currency investments, joining U.S firms in seeking to give broader access…
May 11, 2021
2 Merrill Teams Dash to UBS in Northern CaliforniaThe new recruits include a three-person team managing $725M who join UBS' Roseville branch and a team in San Francisco.
May 06, 2021
Weber Says UBS Should Consider a Chairwoman After He LeavesThe global investment bank is planning to appoint the successor to Weber, 64, at its 2022 general meeting.
May 05, 2021
Raymond James Nabs $1.08B Advisor Team From UBSThe Silver Liberatore Group joins Raymond James in Deer Park, Illinois.