Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004192
A rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that requires broker-dealers to act in the best interest of their retail customers when making recommendations of any securities transaction or investment strategy. This regulation establishes a higher standard of conduct than the previous suitability standard, requiring firms to mitigate conflicts of interest. Reg BI became effective in June 2020.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004192 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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