Compensation and Fees
What leading financial advisors, experts and firms are saying about compensation and fees for registered representatives (both independent and employee) and registered investment advisors.
House Unit To Mull Bank Pay
By Arthur D. PostalThe House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing Friday on the compensation practices at big banks.
January 04, 2010
AIG Loses Exec, Wins TARP Comp RulingAmerican International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) says it is losing a vice chairman as a result of government compensation restrictions but has won permission to improve the comp package of an executive who is staying.
January 01, 2010
The Fast Track: Where Credit Is DueIt's been quite a year, but it looks like the worst may be over: AUMs are back up to at least healthy levels, you've kept...
January 01, 2010
Advisor ExceptionalismThe stress testing endured by advisory firms over the last 18 months yielded an uncomfortable, and at times overwhelming, level of pressure for advisory firm...
December 11, 2009
TARP Pay Czar Sets More Comp LimitsKenneth Feinberg, the special master for Troubled Asset Relief Program executive compensation, has imposed strict salary and benefits package value caps on employees "26 through 100" at American International Group Inc.
December 11, 2009
TARP Pay Czar Sets More Comp LimitsKenneth Feinberg, the special master for Troubled Asset Relief Program executive compensation, has imposed strict salary and benefits package value caps on employees "26 through 100" at American International Group Inc.
December 04, 2009
Schapiro Wants Full Disclosure On CompThe head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says financial professionals should provide investors with clear information about their compensation.
December 04, 2009
Schapiro Wants Full Disclosure On CompThe head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says financial professionals should provide investors with clear information about their compensation.