The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) fined the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) $1-million and ordered RBC to pay approximately $434,000 in restitution for improper sales of structured investment products to more than 200 investors. According to FINRA, from January of 2008 through December of 2010, RBC’s capital-markets unit failed to adequately supervise 99 of […]

Soreide Law Group is investigating claims on behalf of UBS investors who have sustained losses investing in UBS Yield Optimization Notes. Yield Optimization Notes, otherwise known as reverse convertibles, are complex structured products with substantial risk. Reverse convertibles are the subject of multiple regulatory investigations. Upon information and belief, UBS did not require option suitability […]

The Soreide Law Group is investigating claims on behalf of investors purchasing UBS Yield Optimization Notes. UBS’ Yield Optimization Notes are also known as reverse convertibles. Reverse convertibles are esoteric structured products based upon the performance of a short put option, or derivative. Reverse convertibles are attractive to investors seeking income because of the above […]