Broker-Dealers

UBS Spares Brokers While It Cuts 3,500 Other Jobs, Including Plenty In The U.S. Home Office

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Successful recruiting in the United States has not generated enough revenue to keep UBS from announcing significant layoffs worldwide.

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FSC Finds New CEO After Five-Month Search

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The Advisor Group has promoted from within to fill an opening at the top of one of its three broker-dealers.

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That Was Quick: First Allied Securities Goes Independent With Private Equity Help

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Barely a week after buzz started to circulate about First Allied Securities splitting from parent Advanced Equities, the deal has happened -- with private equity assistance.

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Ladenburg Allocates Up To $70 Million For Follow-Up Securities America Payments

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A bit more detail is emerging on the Securities America sale, but the terms still seem on the "distressed" side.

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Is First Allied Securities Splitting With Its Corporate Parent?

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Management at one of the biggest independent broker-dealers out there is reportedly talking about buying the company from its current owners.

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