Compliance

Attorneys are preparing written objections to the settlement, which they may file in the next 15 to 30 days.

The SEC's June 2016 settlement with Merrill Lynch was one of its biggest cases of the year by dollar amount.

Experts say such cases are commonly filed by advisors yet difficult to win.

The broker used the customer's money to buy two apartments in his name, rather than the customer's.

The number of annual new SEC registrations has jumped by 150% since 2000.

The case marks the firm’s second in a month, but its special investigations unit helped crack it.

The door has closed for public comments on the board’s propositions. While some industry heavyweights commended them, critics call out contradictions.

Payouts from advisory firms have reached nearly $80 million as the regulator targets excess fees.

Our exclusive interactive infographic reveals some interesting trends on the top 10 new firms and their locations.

The IBD aims to be a 17,000-strong firm, but not every advisor will want to join up, experts warn.