Research by:
Jordan Barrera, Daniel Calabretta, Maddie Johnson, Surina Nath
Research editor:
Katie Keir
A video breakdown of the 2024 Report Card on Banks themes
Planners and advisors just want to be well coached, paid fairly and provided with effective tools
Branch planners and advisors say compliance support is important, but cited several hurdles
The most productive segment of branch-based advisors saw AUM and client rosters decline
A new report from McKinsey & Company says back-office efficiency will no longer be a differentiator
Regulators seek boost in reporting thresholds to reduce small firm demands
Volatility boosts trading, underwriting, asset quality holds up
Analysts have raised profit expectations, despite geopolitical risk