Charles Schwab news from FierceFinanceIT
NewsBank of America Merrill Lynch to launch online brokerage
It looks like Bank of America Merrill Lynch (NYSE: BAC) is going downstream: it has launched a new online brokerage called Merrill Edge, which looks like it wants to compete with the likes of Charles... Read more...
What to do about flash orders?
We've noted that flash orders have riled quite a few players on Wall Street. Securities Industry News adds nuance to the debate by noting the diverging opinions of two big-name retail brokerages:... Read more...
E*Trade bets on Vaultus for mobile solution
E*Trade and other discount brokerages seem to be betting on mobile trading as a must-offer solution. While mobile trading is hardly new at the online brokers, E*Trade made a big move late last year... Read more...
Fidelity bets on new web-based technology
Fidelity Investments just upped the stakes in its battle against industry leader Charles Schwab. Both of course would like to be the platform of choice for registered investment advisors--as would TD... Read more...
Charles Schwab embraces social networking
The big discount brokerage has set up an online community for its active traders where they can blog, network and such. This is another example of firms embracing Web 2.0 at the retail level, which... Read more...
| Press ReleasesResearch and Markets: US Financial Planners and Investment Advisors: 50 Largest Companies such as Ameriprise and Stanley MDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5c789d/financial_planners) has announced the addition of the "Financial Planners and Investment Advisors " Read more >> Schwab Announces Agreement to Acquire Windward Investment Management, Inc.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Charles Schwab Corporation today announced an agreement to acquire Windward Investment Management, Inc., for $150 million in stock and cash. The deal is expected Read more >> Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Answers Questions via @CharlesSchwab Twitter Channel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW):What:As part of Charles Schwab’s commitment to help people save, invest and manage their money, Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Read more >> Despite Roadblocks, Some Light at the End of the Tunnel, Finds Charles Schwab Survey of Independent AdvisorsAdvisors say double-dip recession unlikely, S&P likely to rise, 2011 tax strategies should be a priority SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- While world events have caused independent investment Read more >> More Employers Adding 401(k) Plan Features to Drive Participation and Savings, Says New Schwab DataSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles Schwab, a 401(k) provider to approximately 1.5 million company retirement plan participants, today released new insights into the growing number of employers Read more >> |
