Corporate governance

Fidelity Investments is hiring an additional 100 people for its digital assets unit, stepping up an expansion that started in May and taking advantage of turmoil among crypto firms to lure talent. 

Supporters of panel credit it for collecting data on firms' C-suites, boardrooms. But it's unclear if Republicans in charge would walk away from the efforts.

Rankings compiled through FP's annual RIA Leaders study show how the largest firms are growing at a record clip in offices across the country.

Names like Wealthspire, EP Wealth, Cresset, Chevy Chase and Moneta ring a bit more familiar compared with other massive firms with less name recognition.

One of the worst storms in U.S. history has prompted independent advisors in Florida to activate their business continuity plans.

Federal regulators found violations at all levels of the Wall Street banks and financial services firms.

The San Francisco bank announced the hiring of a nine-member team led by Merrill Lynch veterans Harold Reinstein and Michael Nelson. First Republic reported 26.4% growth in wealth management revenue during the second quarter.

Policies would require internal inspections of home offices once every three years and set up a pilot program to test remote reviews.

The program could provide a rubric for financial advisors and wealth managers seeking to reach historically excluded groups.

As part of a long-term industry shift, firms like Ameriprise, Commonwealth and Northwestern Mutual get most of their business from advisory fees.