Case summary

On April 2, 2026, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Division of Securities entered a Consent Order (S-25-3999-25-CO01) against RBC Capital Markets, LLC.

Order details

Order File: S-25-3999-25-CO01

Laws & Rules: RCW 21.20.110, WAC 460-20C-150

Penalties/Remedies:

  • Fines: $25,000
  • Restitution: $160,610.84
  • Cease and Desist

Findings

  • Between May 2020 and May 2025, Respondents took unreasonable commissions (in excess of 5% of the principal trade amount) on equity transactions. In Washington, Respondents executed 4,109 equity transactions that included an unreasonable commission for the service performed, totaling $160,510.84. 
  • Respondents failed to reasonably supervise certain transactions, which included a Minimum Equity Commission charge, to ensure that customers were charged a reasonable commission.

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