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The credit rating agency cut its ratings on four of the biggest U.S. banks after deciding the government would be less likely to help them repay creditors in a crisis.

The head of the IRS’s small business unit said his division expects to move from focusing on audits of small corporations to partnerships.

Switzerland’s third-largest wealth manager said its gross margin declined as it absorbed Merrill Lynch businesses it agreed to acquire from Bank of America last year.

Javier Martin-Artajo, the former JPMorgan Chase banker accused of helping hide trading losses that eventually surpassed $6.2 billion, told a Spanish judge he opposes extradition to the U.S.

Finra's Watch Over Funds

The firm is seeking regulatory approval to make financial advisors dual employees of its bank subsidiary in addition to the broker-dealer as it increases mortgage lending, a person briefed on the matter said

The well-heeled are worried because they know their children can’t handle the money they’re going to inherit—so you need to teach them how.

Vanguard Races Ahead

Managed Accounts Growth Faster for ETFs than Mutual Funds

Advisors, attorneys and accountants are increasingly recommending donor-advised funds to clients interested in charitable planning. Here are some questions advisors should ask fund sponsors when helping clients select the right one.

Want to work with more female clients? Don't make the mistake of assuming that they're all the same.

The Next Stage in the Evolution of Liquid Alternatives

Many clients believe there will come a time when estate tax is again a concern and liquidity will be needed.

At the Schwab Impact conference this week, four growth experts discussed how advisors can overcome these obstacles -- offering a mix of high-tech and high-touch solutions.

A unit set up by the IRS to improve international tax compliance by individuals is paying off, according to a new government report, enabling IRS auditors to assess an additional $36 million in taxes for fiscal years 2011 to 2013.

The firm alleged a former broker breached the terms of his contract when he left the firm just over two years in.

Advisors face two key questions: How much exposure to have, and whether to shorten durations to gird for a rate increase.

A group of former Morgan Stanley directors is hoping their new start-up will let them capitalize on the industry’s aging demographics.

Recent legal settlements have compounded big banks' fears about pursuing M&A, U.S. Bancorp chief Richard Davis says.

BofA Survey Finds Confidence in Global Economy Restored