Risk of retail investor harm from poor controls, disclosure, review finds
Class action brought on behalf of full-service clients with funds that paid trailers
SRO launches review of policy framework for the provision of advice
Market environment remains supportive for 2026, but downside risks persist
Fee disclosure, conflicts of interest, consent pose investor protection issues
Costs vary by distributor, fund and asset type, regulators conclude
Lawsuits involve different investor groups, court finds
Effort to sue discount brokers over trailer fees ends with plaintiffs paying
Small claims ruling against aggrieved investor upheld on appeal
Court grants injunction in dispute over the return of broker's 180 million records