Bloomberg Talks Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster Talks Earnings, Prediction Markets
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Jan 21, 2026 Rick Wurster, President and CEO of the Charles Schwab Corporation, shares insights on record client growth and the firm’s innovative direction. He discusses the rise of event-based prediction markets and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing them from gambling. Wurster highlights the impact of their Forge acquisition aimed at democratizing access to private markets. He expresses optimism about the economic outlook for 2026 and explains how client convenience drives Schwab's diverse service offerings.
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Clients Value One-Stop Financial Convenience
- Clients prefer consolidating more of their financial lives with one institution for convenience and better outcomes.
- Rick Wurster says Schwab benefits when clients centralize investing, trading, wealth, banking, and lending with them.
Prediction Markets Vs. Sports Gambling
- Prediction markets that hedge economic data can fit within investment portfolios, distinct from gambling.
- Rick Wurster says Schwab is open to such event-based markets but not to sports betting activity.
Don't Mix Brokerage With Sports Betting
- Avoid positioning a retail brokerage as a sports-gambling venue because it conflicts with client wealth goals.
- Rick Wurster says Schwab will leave sports betting to dedicated gambling platforms like DraftKings and Robinhood-style players.
