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Wall Street Bonuses Projected to Jump for Second Straight Year
By Katherine DohertyStrong demand for wealth management could boost incentive pay by as much as 10% in 2025.
October 29, 2025
Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisors Sue DOL in Deferred Comp Case"The government isn’t supposed to take a side on an issue like this," a lawyer for the advisors says.
October 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley Buys EquityZen in First Deal for CEO Ted PickThe deal will make it easier for Morgan Stanley's wealth clients to invest in private firms.
October 28, 2025
UBS Seeks Broader U.S. Banking License to Boost Wealth BusinessThe firm aims to give wealth clients payment, checking and savings account services, according to a memo.
October 21, 2025
Wells Fargo Advisors' 2026 Comp Plan Boosts Pay for Multi-Gen AccountsThe firm is maintaining the core structure of its compensation plan for the fifth year in a row.
October 20, 2025
Dynasty and Diamond Roll Out Transition Help for $1B Advisor TeamsThe Breakaway Investment Banking Initiative is intended to help elite teams decide on their next move.
October 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says Too Early to Give Stocks All-ClearInvestors should stay cautious due to risks tied to trade tensions and slowing earnings revisions, he says.
October 13, 2025
86-Year-Old Says Merrill, UBS, TD Failed to Stop FraudThe firms ignored a series of unusually large withdrawals, according to a lawsuit.