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Merrill to Pay $8M for Mishandling ADRs
By Janet LevauxTo date, the SEC has reached settlements of $370 million tied to abusive practices around pre-release American Depositary Receipts.
March 20, 2019
UBS Exec: Q1 'One of the Worst' in Recent HistoryGlobal wealth management revenue is down about 9 percent from a year ago, Ermotti said, with the gap narrowing as the quarter proceeded.
March 19, 2019
Former NBA Star Chuck Person Pleads Guilty in NCAA Bribery SchemePerson admitted taking bribes to steer college players to a certain financial advisor after they had turned professional.
March 19, 2019
Advisors' Advice: 11 Financial Mistakes Retirees MakeWe asked advisors about their retiring clients' biggest blunders.
March 18, 2019
Nevada Fiduciary Rule Would Scare Off Morgan Stanley, TD AmeritradeThe two firms say they would have to stop serving brokerage customers in the state if the rule is adopted as written.
March 18, 2019
Wells Fargo Said to Be Selling Retirement Plan Business to Principal FinancialA deal could be announced later this month.
March 15, 2019
Morgan Stanley to Sell Wealth Feeder-Fund Business to iCapitalThe deal means iCapital will oversee 115 Morgan Stanley feeder funds, which invest in private equity, hedge funds and real estate for the bank's wealth-management unit.
March 14, 2019
Morgan Stanley Adding Stock-Plan Firm to Wealth UnitThe group, which includes 15,700 advisors, will adjust its leadership structure to manage the Solium Capital platform.