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
SRO would allow discount brokers to boost communication with investors
New firm failed to adequately review trading, client comms, SRO alleged
Effort to gain insight on dealers' clients will seek data from year-end 2026