The new regulations are adding more pain to funds that have been plagued by seven years of the Fed's zero interest-rate policy.

"I think the DoL rule has a disproportionate impact on the independent business, and that affected our decision-making," says Ron Kruszewski.

Uncertainty still surrounding the fiduciary rule is one reason why advisors say they are not committing to specific upgrades just yet.

Active asset managers such as GAM are facing higher regulatory costs and the growing popularity of low-cost ETFs that passively track markets.

George Merhoff poured his clients' portfolios into a handful of energy stocks that plummeted in value, ex-clients allege in arbitration cases.

The broker allegedly swiped $1,035 from the bank by using a fee-rebate system to wrongfully move funds into his checking and savings accounts.

The hedge fund's legal woes, however, have taken a toll on the company's stock, which has fallen about 71% in the past year.

Equities and currencies are extending two months of gains after a report showed U.S. gross domestic product grew at less than half the pace forecast by analysts.

The adviser allegedly placed more than 700 trades over three years, giving the client "little to no possibility" for a profit, the regulator says.

Luis Aguilar also weighs in on arbitration and SEC oversight of FINRA.

Although markets were jolted by The UK’s vote to leave the European Union, one asset manager says it was a good test.

The country's largest independent broker-dealer added 100 advisers in the second quarter.

"The trend is moving toward fee-based planning and removing commissions from the equation," says Artisan Advisor's Tim Smith.

Compliance with the fiduciary rule is both essential and complicated.

Compliance with the fiduciary rule is both essential and complicated.

Compliance with the fiduciary rule is both essential and complicated.

The bank misled mutual funds and other custody clients about how it priced their foreign currency trades, the SEC alleges.

Consultants are turning to technology as the SEC ramps up RIA exams.

Consultants are turning to technology as the SEC ramps up RIA exams.