Finra review of old rules could lead to changes

Finra is tackling one of its most complex and wide-ranging oversight areas — regulations surrounding broker communications with customers — as it launches a review of existing rules to see if they are cost-effective and keeping pace with the markets. On Tuesday, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. said it would assess the communications rules as well as those that govern gifts, gratuities and non-cash payments to brokers. More in Investment News here.