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SEC Rules Target Investment Brokerage Disclosures, Conflicts

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday will vote to adopt a package of rules mandating brokerage firms disclose potential conflicts in the fees investors pay and the commission brokers earn when giving financial advice. The Regulation Best …

Final Retirement Advisor Rule Reflects Some Changes Sought by Industry

U.S. brokers managing retirement accounts must adhere to tough new standards under an Obama administration rule released Wednesday that aims to protect millions of savers from conflicted investment advice. The Labor Department regulation, which gave the industry some concessions from …