As a result of a $1.4 billion global research settlement, the 10 largest U.S. brokerage firms must now provide clients with a source of independent research. The effective date for the independent research mandate was last Tuesday, July 27.

As a result of a $1.4 billion global research settlement, the 10 largest U.S. brokerage firms must now provide clients with a source of independent research. The effective date for the independent research mandate was last Tuesday, July 27.