Stifel follows closely on UBS's heels in getting hit with tens of millions in punitive damages.

Regulators accused Cambridge Investment Research of directing clients to mutual funds and other investments that generated revenue-sharing payments when cheaper options were available.

A federal judge agrees with Merrill that deferred compensation is a bonus used to reward employee loyalty rather than a retirement benefit protected by federal law.

The House of Representatives passed a resolution to repeal the regulations that created reporting requirements for digital asset brokers using decentralized finance systems.

Organizations that work toward boosting industry diversity say President Trump and other critics may be missing the moral and business implications of their efforts.

The murder of George Floyd nearly five years ago prompted many wealth managers to recommit to diversity, equity and inclusion. Some worry what little progress they've shown since is now at risk.

In an annual release, law firm Eversheds Sutherland finds the broker-dealer self-regulator's total number of enforcement actions increased last year, even as its fine haul fell.

Among other things, regulators accused Robinhood of failing to supervise social media influencers and said some of its social media messages were misleading to investors.

The dispute shows Edward Jones has become emboldened in taking legal actions against advisors perceived to have inflicted harm on its business interests by leaving for another firm, one industry recruiter said.

President Donald Trump took the lectern Tuesday for his primetime address beset by warning signs about the U.S. economy.