
SEC Slaps 12 Wall Street Firms with $63 Million Fine
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just handed down a hefty $63.1 million fine to twelve major financial firms for violating recordkeeping rules. These firms, including big names like Charles Schwab and Santander, were caught using unauthorized communication methods for business. Off-Channel Communication Leads to Big Trouble The SEC says these firms—nine investment advisors and…