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Citi: Advisor Improperly Lured Clients to Move Millions to Wells Fargo
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinMichael Fowler contacted clients multiple times to solicit them to switch firms, Citi alleges.
October 08, 2024
UBS Accuses Ex-Advisor of 'Brazen' Attempts to Take ClientsDouglas Frew denies allegations he went to one client's home and called another 10 times.
October 07, 2024
Stifel Must Pay Clients Over $14M in Structured Notes Case: FINRA PanelThe award includes $9 million in punitive damages.
October 07, 2024
Wells Fargo Client Sues Over Data BreachThe bank discovered the breach in July; a lawsuit alleges the it waited three months to notify customers.
October 02, 2024
LPL CEO's Firing Catches Some by SurpriseConsultant Chip Roame says LPL has done well under the leadership of Dan Arnold, who was fired for cause.
October 02, 2024
TD Securities to Pay $28.5M to Resolve Spoofing AllegationsThe charges concern tens of billions of dollars in fraudulent trades of Treasurys, authorties said.
October 01, 2024
Schwab Nears Settlement in Antitrust Suit Over TD Ameritrade DealParties in the lawsuit told a judge they've reached a "settlement in principle."
September 27, 2024
Ameriprise Advisor Sued by Client's Estate Over Annuity SwitchThe client told her children she felt pressured to transfer assets into the new annuity, the suit alleges.