Firm will be working with independent advisors to broaden its geographic coverage
Company will no longer pay up-front commissions for new purchases into DSC or LL options
Revised regs provide framework for the use of brokerage commissions
New rates as low as $7 per tradee
Commissions paid by institutions on trades of U.S. shares down 4%, even as markets set record highs
New rate for active traders effective December 1
Upfront advisor commission rises to 3% from 1.50%
New rules on commission arrangements bring about changes
Retail investors should have a representative, FSA says
Integrated houses lag behind thriving specialized firms