You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. Merrill Lynch is accusing Dynasty Financial Partners, Charles Schwab and a host of former advisors of running a “premeditated corporate raid” by luring a large, institutional-focused team out of the wirehouse to form a $129 billion RIA. In the suit filed Tuesday afternoon in Georgia federal court, Merrill accused numerous principals of the wirehouse’s Atlanta-based Global Corporate and Institution ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating The document does not provide the industry investment rating. 2. Core View of the Report In August 2025, the leverage ratio of the inter - bank bond market increased slightly month - on - month and was lower than the same period in previous years. The total bond custody scale of China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. (CCDC) and Shanghai Clearing House increased. Different institutions had different investment preferences for various bonds, with commercial banks increasing their allocation of treasury bonds and policy - financial bonds, and broad - based funds increasing their holdings of local government bonds [1][2][50]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Bank - Inter Leverage Ratio In late August, the inter - bank bond market leverage ratio was 106.88%, up 0.07 pct from the end of the previous month, and generally lower than the leverage ratio in the same period of previous years [1]. 3.2 Custody Data Overview In August 2025, the total bond custody scale of CCDC and Shanghai Clearing House was 174.54 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 1.506 trillion yuan. Among them, CCDC's custody scale increased by 1.5382 trillion yuan, and Shanghai Clearing House's decreased by 32.2 billion yuan. Treasury bonds, local government bonds, policy - bank bonds, and medium - term notes contributed to the increase, while enterprise bonds, short - term financing bills, ultra - short - term financing bills, directional instruments, and inter - bank certificates of deposit contributed to the decrease [2][12]. 3.3 By Bond Type - **Interest - rate Bonds**: In August 2025, the total custody scale of major interest - rate bonds was 116.60 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 1.7871 trillion yuan. Commercial banks were the main buyers, increasing their holdings by 1.2979 trillion yuan. Broad - based funds, insurance institutions, etc. also increased their holdings, while overseas institutions reduced their holdings [3][49]. - **Credit Bonds**: The total custody scale of major credit bonds was 16.06 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 23 billion yuan. Commercial banks were the main buyers, increasing their holdings by 54.4 billion yuan. Broad - based funds and securities companies were the main sellers, reducing their holdings by 18.1 billion yuan and 14.8 billion yuan respectively. Insurance institutions and overseas institutions also reduced their holdings [3][49]. - **Inter - bank Certificates of Deposit**: The custody scale was 20.38 trillion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 355.6 billion yuan. Broad - based funds and commercial banks were the main sellers [3][49]. 3.4 By Institution - **Commercial Banks**: The custody scale of major bonds was 85.29 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 1.153 trillion yuan. They increased their holdings of interest - rate bonds and credit bonds by 1.2979 trillion yuan and 54.4 billion yuan respectively, and reduced their holdings of inter - bank certificates of deposit by 199.3 billion yuan [4][50]. - **Broad - based Funds**: The custody scale of major bonds was 37.38 trillion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 172.3 billion yuan. They increased their holdings of interest - rate bonds by 120.7 billion yuan and reduced their holdings of credit bonds and inter - bank certificates of deposit by 18.1 billion yuan and 274.9 billion yuan respectively [4][50]. - **Overseas Institutions**: The custody scale of major bonds was 3.69 trillion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 98.8 billion yuan. They reduced their holdings of interest - rate bonds, credit bonds, and inter - bank certificates of deposit by 27.5 billion yuan, 3.5 billion yuan, and 67.8 billion yuan respectively [4][54]. - **Insurance Institutions**: The custody scale of major bonds was 4.26 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 43.2 billion yuan. They increased their holdings of interest - rate bonds by 49.5 billion yuan and reduced their holdings of credit bonds and inter - bank certificates of deposit by 5.9 billion yuan and 0.4 billion yuan respectively [4][54]. - **Securities Companies**: The custody scale of major bonds was 2.64 trillion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 2 billion yuan. They increased their holdings of interest - rate bonds by 13.4 billion yuan and reduced their holdings of credit bonds and inter - bank certificates of deposit by 14.8 billion yuan and 0.6 billion yuan respectively [4][54]. - **Credit Unions**: The custody scale of major bonds was 2 trillion yuan, a month - on - month increase of 11.9 billion yuan. They increased their holdings of interest - rate bonds and credit bonds by 22.1 billion yuan and 0.7 billion yuan respectively, and reduced their holdings of inter - bank certificates of deposit by 10.8 billion yuan [5][55].

Merrill Lynch filed a lawsuit against Charles Schwab, Dynasty Financial Partners, and a group of former Merrill Lynch financial advisors that oversaw $129 billion in assets, accusing the defendants of conspiring to "poach†its business, advisors, and support staff. ...

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Group 1 - Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is currently viewed as a strong investment opportunity, with TD Cowen maintaining a Buy rating and setting a price target of $54, driven by positive earnings forecasts [1][2] - The bank's favorable position is attributed to the strength of net interest income (NII) and potential growth in fees, which supports the optimistic outlook [1] - CFO Alastair Borthwick provided a positive update on near-term earnings at a recent investor conference, reinforcing the positive sentiment around the bank [2] Group 2 - Bank of America offers a wide range of financial services, including savings accounts, deposits, wealth management, investment funds, and online banking [3] - The upcoming Investor Day, the first in 15 years, is seen as an opportunity for management to address the company's relative valuation gap [2]

Core Points - HUGO BOSS AG has reported a significant change in voting rights, with Bank of America Corporation acquiring a total of 7.99% of voting rights as of September 22, 2025, up from 7.27% previously [4][6][12] - The breakdown of the voting rights includes 5.36% directly attached to shares and 2.63% through instruments [4][6] - The total number of voting rights for HUGO BOSS AG is reported to be 70,400,000 [4] Group 1: Issuer Details - The issuer is HUGO BOSS AG, located at Holy-Allee 3, Metzingen, Germany [2] - The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for HUGO BOSS AG is 529900LFVU534EBRXD13 [2] Group 2: Notification Reason - The notification is due to the acquisition of shares with voting rights by Bank of America Corporation [3] Group 3: Shareholder Details - Bank of America Corporation, based in Wilmington, DE, USA, is the entity subject to the notification obligation [4] - Merrill Lynch International is noted as holding directly 3% or more of the voting rights [4] Group 4: Voting Rights Breakdown - The new voting rights distribution includes 5.36% from shares and 2.63% from instruments, totaling 7.99% [4][6] - The previous voting rights were reported at 4.82% from shares and 2.45% from instruments, totaling 7.27% [4] Group 5: Instruments Details - The voting rights through instruments include various types such as rights of use, put options, and swaps, contributing to the overall voting rights [7][8] - The total voting rights from instruments amount to 2.63% [4][6]

Market Overview - US stock market experienced a pullback after reaching highs, with all three major indices closing lower: Dow Jones down 0.19%, Nasdaq down 0.95%, and S&P 500 down 0.55% [1] Banking Sector - Mixed performance in bank stocks, with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Zions Bancorporation showing slight gains, while Bank of America, Citigroup, and US Bancorp recorded minor declines [3] Technology Sector - Technology stocks weakened, highlighted by Amazon's significant drop of 3.04%, Nvidia down 2.82%, and Tesla down 1.93%. Microsoft and META also saw declines exceeding 1%. Conversely, Intel rose by 2.02% and AMD increased by 0.69% [3] Chinese Concept Stocks - Chinese concept stocks continued to decline, marking a four-day losing streak with an overall drop of 2.22%. Notable declines included Baidu down 8.09%, Bilibili down 4.02%, and Tencent Music down 4.2%, while NIO and NetEase saw slight gains [3] Gold Market - COMEX gold experienced a pullback, closing up 0.42% at $3,796.9 per ounce, with intraday fluctuations showing a low of $3,772.4 and a high of $3,824.6. The market sentiment around gold remains conflicted, balancing fears of high prices against prevailing trends [3]

Funding to Support Housing, Home Repairs and Small Business Loans as Hurricane Recovery Continues ASHEVILLE, N.C. , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Western North Carolina community continues its efforts to rebuild, Bank of America is announcing $12 million in zero-interest loans to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) to support homeowner recovery and small business assistance. ...

Core Insights - HELOC rates have decreased slightly due to the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut, with the national average APR on a 10-year draw HELOC now at 8.47% [1] - Homeowners have over $34 trillion in home equity, the third-largest amount on record, making HELOCs an attractive option for accessing this value without selling their homes [2] - The current prime rate is 7.50%, which influences HELOC rates, typically calculated as an index rate plus a margin [3] HELOC Rates and Market Dynamics - HELOC rates range from 7.8% to 9.34%, with lenders offering flexibility in pricing based on credit scores and debt levels [2][4] - Introductory rates for HELOCs can be significantly lower but may adjust to higher rates after an initial period, making it essential for borrowers to compare offers [4][7] - The best HELOC lenders provide low fees, fixed-rate options, and generous credit lines, allowing homeowners to access equity as needed [5] Usage and Financial Strategy - A HELOC allows homeowners to maintain their low-rate primary mortgage while accessing home equity for various needs, including home improvements or personal expenses [10] - Monthly payments on a $50,000 HELOC can be around $395, with a variable interest rate starting at 8.75%, emphasizing the importance of borrowing and repaying within a shorter timeframe [11] - Homeowners are encouraged to consider HELOCs as a viable financial tool, especially when they have substantial equity and low primary mortgage rates [10]

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street banks are expected to increase reliance on their Indian business support centers due to new fees imposed on the H-1B visa program, which could lead to a deeper presence in Indian tech hubs [1][3][9] Group 1: Impact of H-1B Visa Changes - The new $100,000 fees on H-1B visa applications may drive banks to expand operations in India, particularly in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, which already employ over 1.9 million people [1][3] - Indian-born workers represented 72.3% of all H-1B beneficiaries in the US fiscal year ending September 2023, highlighting the significance of this visa program for the tech and finance sectors [4] Group 2: Growth of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) - The GCC market has reached a value of $64 billion, with an annual growth rate of approximately 9.8% projected from 2019 to 2024, and is expected to grow to $110 billion by 2030 [5] - The number of GCCs is anticipated to increase from 1,700 to as many as 2,500 by 2030, indicating a robust expansion in this sector [5] Group 3: Employment Trends in US Banks - Major US banks like Citigroup, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase are significant employers in India, with Citigroup employing around 33,000 staff, Bank of America over 27,000, and JPMorgan 55,000 [6] - A study indicated that companies often hire more staff abroad in response to restrictions on skilled immigration, suggesting that banks may adjust their strategies accordingly [7] Group 4: Strategic Adjustments and Future Outlook - Banks are likely to recalibrate their strategies for GCCs, potentially adding new job functions in India, but will wait for more clarity on the evolving situation [7] - The new H-1B restrictions are expected to accelerate India's role as a hub for critical business functions, compliance, technology, and innovation for international banks [9] - Despite the potential for expansion, uncertainty regarding further US measures may temper banks' global strategies [10]