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The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) regularly issues news and press releases covering its financial services operations, trading platforms, client activity, and research insights. On this page, readers can find updates tied to Schwab’s brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory businesses, as well as information about its role in retail trading and workplace retirement services.
Company news often highlights trends in client engagement, such as monthly activity reports detailing total client assets, net new assets, new brokerage accounts, daily average trades, margin loan balances, and client cash levels. Schwab also reports on enhancements to its trading experience across Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile, and the thinkorswim® platform suite, including new analytical tools, order features, and support for options and futures trading through its futures and forex subsidiary.
Schwab’s releases feature investor education initiatives and media efforts, including expanded live and virtual education events, Schwab Coaching sessions, and programming from its Schwab Network media affiliate. The company also publishes the Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX), a proprietary measure of sampled retail client positioning and trading behavior, and shares outlooks from the Schwab Center for Financial Research on equities, fixed income, and wealth management topics.
Investors and observers can use this news feed to follow developments such as strategic transactions disclosed in Form 8-K filings, periodic business updates for institutional investors, and announcements related to corporate financing activities. Bookmarking this page provides a centralized view of Schwab’s latest public communications about its markets perspective, platform evolution, and client activity.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) announced a 14% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.25 per share. This dividend is payable on February 24, 2023, to stockholders on record as of February 10, 2023. Co-Chairman Charles Schwab stated that this increase demonstrates the Board's confidence in the company's capability to grow its earnings and cash flow. Additionally, various dividends were declared for outstanding series of preferred stocks, with payment dates set for March 1, 2023, for eligible stockholders.
The Charles Schwab Corporation has announced its acquisition of The Family Wealth Alliance (FWA), aimed at enhancing resources for family wealth firms serving ultra-high net worth clients. Founded in 2003, FWA connects multifamily advisory firms and provides access to industry research, educational content, and exclusive events. This partnership will leverage Schwab's industry relationships and technology to support growth in the family wealth sector. FWA's leadership team will integrate into Schwab, reinforcing their commitment to serving a diverse clientele. Financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed.
Charles Schwab has partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA to modernize financial literacy badges for girls from kindergarten to high school. The new curriculum includes vital topics such as building wealth, entrepreneurship, and budgeting. This initiative aims to bridge the educational gap in financial management skills, empowering girls to navigate their finances confidently. As part of their commitment, Schwab fosters hands-on learning through real-world applications in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
This partnership is designed to counter gender bias in financial education and provide vital skills for future leaders.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported a strong financial performance for 2022, with net income rising 25% year-over-year to $2.0 billion in Q4 and a record $7.2 billion for the full year, reflecting a 23% increase. Total net revenues grew by 12% to $20.8 billion, driven by a 33% surge in net interest revenue. The company also gathered $428 billion in core net new assets and added over 4 million new accounts, bringing total accounts to nearly 34 million. Despite challenging market conditions, Schwab's effective strategies contributed to significant organic growth, positioning the firm favorably for future opportunities.
The Charles Schwab Corporation has announced a Winter Business Update for institutional investors scheduled for January 27, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT via webcast. This event aims to keep the investment community informed about recent developments and the company's strategic focus. Schwab currently has 33.6 million active brokerage accounts and manages $7.32 trillion in client assets as of November 30, 2022.
Dynasty Financial Partners has successfully completed a minority private capital raise, bringing in Abry Partners and The Charles Schwab Corporation as new investors. This round of funding, which includes additional contributions from existing investors, aims to enhance Dynasty's technology, services, and client investment solutions. The firm plans to utilize the capital for technology investments, expanding its turnkey asset management program, and attracting key talent. Dynasty also intends to pursue strategic acquisitions and liquidity for longtime shareholders. Additionally, they will withdraw their SEC Form S-1 registration statement.
Schwab Asset Management, a prominent player in the ETF market with over $260 billion in assets, announced there will be no capital gains distributions for its 29 ETFs for the 2022 tax year. This move reinforces its commitment to tax efficiency and low fees for investors, as highlighted by Managing Director David Botset. With approximately $614.1 billion under discretionary management as of September 30, 2022, Schwab continues to prioritize investor needs and deliver exceptional investment experiences.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced its Monthly Activity Report for November 2022, highlighting core net new assets of $33.1 billion from new and existing clients. Excluding mutual fund clearing, net new assets reached $35.0 billion. Total client assets stood at $7.32 trillion, reflecting an 8% decline from November 2021 but a 5% increase from October 2022. Client cash represented 11.5% of total assets, an increase from 10.5% in November 2021 and a decrease from 12.2% in October 2022.
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The Charles Schwab Corporation's Monthly Activity Report for October 2022 highlights a core net new asset influx of $42.0 billion from clients. Excluding mutual fund clearing, net new assets were $33.9 billion. Total client assets stood at $7.00 trillion, reflecting a 12% decrease year-over-year but a 5% increase month-over-month. Average interest-earning assets were $552.6 billion, down 4% year-over-year and 3% from September 2022, aligning with full-year expectations.