Last week, UBS Chief Executive Officer Oswald Gruebel said the company was considering selling divisions, including its Brazilian bank Banco Pactual, for $2.5 billion. Gruebel also announced a new wave of layoffs that will total 8,700.
Valuation expert David DeVoe says he thinks the falling deal numbers are less of a reflection of waning demand and more of general economic concerns.
Recent tax law changes are prompting businesses to rethink entity structures. Here's what financial advisors need to know when guiding clients or making decisions about their own RIAs.
The days of a few firms hiring a summer intern with vague plans for them to perform menial tasks around the office may be finally coming to an end. Here's how experts say RIAs can create successful internship programs.
Succession planning experts say that the possible next generation of RIA owners need clear communication, tangible career paths and thoughtful compensation plans. But that is often easier said than done.
Cognitive decline is a difficult topic to raise, but advisors who plan ahead can protect clients' finances and autonomy before a crisis hits.
UBS wants to keep its advisors happy and in their seats. As a result, its 2027 compensation policies avoid the usual grid-update mixture of "good news, bad news."
