Yes and no....
The future of brokerage houses of size is dim, and eventually they all will be small or connected to a bank and regulated like a bank.
As for this story, it is more of a strategic play to steer the shorts out of the market.
“The future of brokerage houses of size is dim, and eventually they all will be small or connected to a bank and regulated like a bank.”
A cigar for you. The shadow banking system will go out of business.