Schwab is nixing FDIC backing on brokerage sweep cash as soon as Sept. 8 by moving it all under SIPC -- with clear drawbacks for investors, say analysts

It's the latest move by the Westlake Texas RIA custodian and brokerage to bolster 'economics' of its key revenue source, but the savings aren't being passed to investors, and FDIC and SIPC coverage quality has huge differences

Aug 8, 2026 - 16:00
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Schwab is nixing FDIC backing on brokerage sweep cash as soon as Sept. 8 by moving it all under SIPC -- with clear drawbacks for investors, say analysts
It's the latest move by the Westlake Texas RIA custodian and brokerage to bolster 'economics' of its key revenue source, but the savings aren't being passed to investors, and FDIC and SIPC coverage quality has huge differences

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