Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the latest on dealmaking in wealth management and financial services, including the latest mergers and acquisitions news.
UBS, Credit Suisse Oppose Idea of Forced Combination, Sources Say
By Dinesh Nair, Myriam Balezou & Jan-Henrik FörsterUBS would prefer to focus on its own wealth-centric standalone strategy and is reluctant to take on risks related to Credit Suisse.
March 13, 2023
9 Reasons RIAs Should Seek Organic Growth Now: DeVoeGrowing organically is especially important after RIA deal activity slowed in Q1, says David DeVoe.
March 11, 2023
SVB's Auction Block Includes Wealth Unit, Fund ManagerThe unit had $17 billion in assets, including from clients gained in its 2021 acquisition of Boston Private.
March 09, 2023
Creative Planning Buys $1B Memphis RIA FirmThe addition of Telarray is helping Creative Planning "break deeper into the Tennessee market," CEO Peter Mallouk says.
March 03, 2023
Antitrust Suit Challenging Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal Can Proceed, Judge RulesA judge struck down Schwab's motion to dismiss the investors' class-action suit.
March 01, 2023
Does BlackRock's Sale of FutureAdvisor to Ritholtz Deal Death Blow to Robos?The deal signals "big asset managers' digital efforts are over," says Tim Welsh of Nexus Strategy. Others disagree.
February 28, 2023
Integrated Partners Buys $2B RIA Near San DiegoThe acquisition of Laurel Wealth Advisors is Integrated's first.
February 27, 2023
PE Firm to Buy Focus Financial at $7B ValuationThe firm's board has approved Clayton Dubilier & Rice's offer of $53 a share.