In 2009, the number of arbitration cases filed with FINRA soared to 7,137 cases, up from 4,982 cases in 2008. The most common claim alleged by plaintiffs was breach of fiduciary duty. While cases involving mutual funds and common stock were the most common, there was also a large increase in the number of cases filed regarding variable annuities.
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