Bank channel

The former rep allegedly stole more than $26,000 from four bank customers by making unauthorized ATM withdrawals from their accounts.

The former wirehouse advisors make their move to the bank channel with SunTrust Private Wealth Management.

Pressure to control costs and concern over anticipated regulatory changes are driving banks and credit unions to consider other advisor compensation options.

The robo "threat" may work itself out, says one expert, but that could take a long time. Plus, it's not the only pressure bank advisors are facing. We'll offer more details on these demands in the days to come.

Bank customers who have financial plans are twice as likely to purchase insurance and investment products from their institutions, according to a new study.

The advisor and portfolio manager argued that because Barclays failed to live up to its promises he should be relieved of any obligation to repay the signing bonus he received.

Anthony Percora, a former SEC attorney, will develop all policies and procedures related to the firm's compliance program.

The bank agreed to settle investor claims that it hid from them as much as $6.2 billion in losses caused by a trader dubbed the London Whale.

Tammy Petersen will be on federal probation for three years and will have to complete 200 hours of community service for embezzling more than $118,000 from Bank of America customer accounts.

David Sawyer will lead a team dedicated to developing and executing strategies to grow BMO's trust business in Delaware.

Although some tensions remain, the animus and distrust that's characterized so much of the bank-technology startup dynamic has faded.

Thomas Melcher, managing executive of PNC's ultrahigh-net-worth wealth management unit, will assume his new role on Jan. 1, succeeding James Dunigan, who retires next year.

Is your bank about to be sold? It may depend on the age of the boss.

The bank's wealth management group has launched a new offering that caters to owners of small- to medium-sized businesses.

The move has hastened the transition to fee-based business and better positioned wealth management for growth.

The credibility of the big banks is on the line while regulators face their own test in striking a reasonable balance between being too easy on the banks and unrealistic in their expectations.

The former rep was barred last week for failing to cooperate with a FINRA investigation into allegations that he swiped $65,000 from a bank customer's account.

The institution employs four advisors who have $112 million in AUM.

Add retail customers to the list of groups raising concerns about possible high-pressure product-sales tactics at Wells Fargo; many of them are considering jumping ship in response, according to a new survey of customer attitudes at big banks. However, Wells' rivals shouldn't celebrate — they are at risk of losing customers, too, for a variety of reasons.

The former rep was reprimanded for allegedly recommending municipal unit investment trusts to bank customers without understanding the risks and rewards of the products he touted.