As Prime Brokers Lack Sufficient Sales Oversight, Clients Step Up

david-levine-investorprotector
David Levine, InvestorProtector

The suitability of certain financial products for different client profiles has proven an object of close scrutiny for prime brokers (PBs) and regulators alike since the 2008 financial crisis. The topic flared up again more recently after the introduction of exotic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index options with securitized real estate and corporate credit underlying.

But sources in the industry say the bigger issue is both more simplistic and runs deeper, and in many cases will affect the

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Waterstechnology? View our subscription options

Register for free

Access two articles, our IMD and Waters Wraps, plus a member newsletter. Find out more.

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted.

The Waters Cooler: ’Tis the Season!

Everyone is burned out and tired and wants to just chillax in the warm watching some Securities and Exchange Commission videos on YouTube. No? Just me?

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a WatersTechnology account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here