SEC Whacks Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith will pay $8.9 million to settle conflict of interest charges, the SEC said Monday.

WASHINGTON — Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith agreed Monday to pay $8.9 million to settle the SEC’s conflict-of-interest charges.

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