UBS

The deciding factor might be ruthlessness.

The four advisers had spent their entire careers at Merrill before making the switch.

Despite the trend away from actively managed mutual funds, the firm is bolstering advertising efforts and adding new products to lure clients.

The boutique firm is looking to expand to new markets, says Ryan DeVore, the firm's head of Private Client Advisors.

The regional brokerage firm recruited its second wirehouse group this week.

Demographics and competitive forces are destined to weaken the determination to avoid expensive recruiting packages.

The wirehouse files for a restraining order in wake of move to Dynasty.

New firm FallLine Securities caters exclusively to advisers serving ultrawealthy clients.

Corporations, banking trade groups and consumer advocates are looking for favorable legislation from Congress.

The proposal comes as the gap between elevated Indian asset prices and anemic earnings growth spurs warnings of unfettered optimism in Asian markets.