Wall Street profits weighed down by fines in 2014: New York State Comptroller

(Reuters) - Wall Street's profits fell in the first half of the year due to fines related to the 2008-2009 financial crisis, a trend that will likely continue for the remainder of the year, New York state's top financial watchdog said on Tuesday.

Wall Street’s Bond Trading, Allocation Under Finra Review

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is examining whether Wall Street firms overcharge investors on some bond trades and whether they unfairly allocate new corporate debt issues to reward certain clients.

Wealth Fund Cautions Against Costs Exacted by High-Speed Trading

Despite being one of the largest single investors in the world, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund rarely makes waves.