Fees

Industries

US Airlines Pull in Billions a Year in ‘Junk Fees’, Senate Report Says

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Tuesday’s Senate report is a sort of parting shot to the airline industry from the outgoing Biden Administration.

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Banking

Regulators Point the Finger at Banks for Overdraft Fees, Fintech Records

Two US financial regulators told banks Tuesday to step up protections for consumers: for overdraft fees and tracking fintechs.

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Advisor Upside

Morningstar CEO: ‘The Wolf’ Is Coming For AUM Fees

Stocks generated a healthy 12% annualized return over the past decade, but AUM fees may come into question in a downturn.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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