Securities industry profits surged in 2017, as the the bonus pool hit an estimated $31.4 billion, according to an New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Men and women who work in accounting say there’s a low prevalence of sexual harassment in the profession; the numbers suggest otherwise.

Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.

Debt covenant compliance was an issue of concern pointed out during a recent meeting of the Ector County Hospital District audit committee.

Justice Elena Kagan said a ruling in favor of Janus would overturn laws in 23 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and invalidate thousands of municipal contracts covering millions of public employees invalid.

The power of public employee unions to influence elections and their wage and benefit arrangements could be at stake.

Tim Heaney of NewFleet Asset Management uncovers yield, credit, and coupon opportunities with a quality-minded strategy.

California is still decades away from prefunding retiree health benefits liability, said State Controller Betty Yee.

It’s an uncomfortable topic, especially after a bruising round of accusations in the 1990s.

Weak asset performance and inadequate contributions by some local governments have contributed to a 6% increase in liability burdens, Fitch Ratings said.

The year-end deadlines built into the GOP tax bills guarantee long hours in December for those putting together deals before Jan. 1.

While some agencies got a grade of A for contracting with minorities, four received an F.

The proposed combination is the latest in a continuing wave of nonprofit healthcare consolidation in Illinois and nationally.

Jefferson County, N.Y., legislators approved a resolution to issue $99 million in revenue bonds for Samaritan Medical Center.

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to a record in July, indicating resilient demand for workers, Labor Department figures showed on Tuesday.

Corbally will advise endowments, foundations, pension funds, and other institutions.