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Resources and personal connections offer significant advantages. But financial advisors and other experts say they only get new RIAs part of the way.

The increased sophistication that cyber attackers are getting from technology requires more frequent updates to cybersecurity defenses, according to cyber insurance experts.

Citigroup and many of its top rivals are turning to AI to improve efficiency in areas including credit decisions, marketing and customer service.

Larry Sprung wasn't looking for love (authors), but he wound up finding a great set of clients.

Public-sector pensions are shifting more risk onto employees through hybrid designs, variable contributions and COLA changes, transforming retirement planning for millions.

The choice of buyer and the price get the most attention, but a possible merger of equals and the technology side of the transition could loom large in the strategy.

The Swiss wealth management giant says many of its U.S. clients now "largely rely on other banks for their everyday banking needs."

Jeff Lipton is The Bond Buyer's Market Intelligence Analyst. He brings over 25 years of experience in municipal credit and market strategy, to the role, most recently as Managing Director and Head of Municipal Credit & Market Strategy at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. He previously held leadership roles at MetLife, Neuberger Berman, and Robeco, and is widely recognized in the financial press for his commentary and thought leadership across the municipal finance landscape.

Nick Cherry is COO of Phillips & Cohen Associates.