Legal and technical challenges must be overcome for automated contracts to pay off, Moody's says
The review will determine whether reforms are needed in the fast-growing market
Senior administration officials said the effort stemmed from national security goals rather than economic interests
Funding, capital strains and real estate risks underpinned the rating actions
SRO to expand former MFDA project to all dealers in 2024
Margins, profits to be squeezed as consumer protections boosted
Regulators found firms are failing to identify and manage conflicts in clients' best interests
Regulator issues proposed guidance for public comment until Aug. 25
Major reforms unlikely after review finds funds resilient to market stress
Securities industry association expresses concerns with planned changes