U.S. trade groups asked courts to restore rule changes favoured by public companies
Tougher standards aim to improve competition and results for customers
The four victims included insurance clients and were the advisor's family members
SRO committees focus on market regulation, fixed-income trading issues
Advocacy group calls for regulators to prioritize investor protection
Fines, disgorgement and costs orders all rose, the latest enforcement report shows
New plan focuses on cryptoassets and decentralized finance
Troubled firm's loan book, deposits, employees and branches move to Alterna Savings
The court found the mutual funds were actively managed
Regulators are also forming a new advisory committee to review SRO consolidation