07/31/2014

Legg Mason profit rises 51 pct

Asset manager Legg Mason Inc's net income rose 51 pct in the first quarter, driven by increased assets under management and lower operating expenses.

07/21/2014

Cantor Fitzgeraled seeks global bolt-ons

Cantor Fitzgerald is looking to “aggressively” bulk up globally across asset management and investment banking, with the US brokerage setting its sights on acquisition targets on both sides of the Atlantic.

07/16/2014

Merrill Lynch Wealth profit strained by expenses

Bank of America's continuing investment in its Merrill Lynch wealth management business caused expenses in its global wealth sector to grow more quickly than revenue in the second quarter.