Matthew Sellers

Matthew Sellers
Displaying 120 results
Peloton faces investor backlash as appeals court revives fraud lawsuit
REGULATION AND LEGAL CASES AUG 29, 2025
Peloton faces investor backlash as appeals court revives fraud lawsuit

A federal appeals court has revived key fraud claims against Peloton, with institutional investors alleging the company misled the market on demand and inventory.

NY Appeals court tosses $500M civil fraud penalty against Trump; upholds injunctive relief
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 21, 2025
NY Appeals court tosses $500M civil fraud penalty against Trump; upholds injunctive relief

“While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State,” Justice Peter Moulton wrote, while Trump will face limits in his ability to do business in New York.

SEC: Fractional life insurance policies considered an investment contract
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 12, 2025
SEC: Fractional life insurance policies considered an investment contract

A federal court's decision puts fractional life insurance policies under SEC scrutiny, forcing wealth advisors to revisit compliance and sales strategies for alternative investments.

FINRA accuses Old Slip Capital CEO of $1.1M in unauthorized trades; request for preliminary injunction denied
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 12, 2025
FINRA accuses Old Slip Capital CEO of $1.1M in unauthorized trades; request for preliminary injunction denied

A federal judge denied CEO and managing principal James Lukezic's urgent bid to halt FINRA discipline over $1.1 million in trades, putting industry compliance under the microscope.

Three interest cuts in 2025 says Fed vice chair
EQUITIES AUG 11, 2025
Three interest cuts in 2025 says Fed vice chair

Calls come as weak labor market figures roll in.

Insurer's shares plummet with profit warning
EQUITIES AUG 08, 2025
Insurer's shares plummet with profit warning

Over 8% fall as US unit sees grim figures, Trump policy threats

Stephen Miran's Fed nomination signals Trump's monetary policy priorities and potential institutional shift
FIXED INCOME AUG 07, 2025
Stephen Miran's Fed nomination signals Trump's monetary policy priorities and potential institutional shift

Fed could get new policy hawk who would love to remould the bank.

Court rejects Perfection Bakeries' $2M pension credit in key ERISA case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2025
Court rejects Perfection Bakeries' $2M pension credit in key ERISA case

An appeals court sided with a pension fund, ruling Perfection Bakeries must apply a $2M credit earlier in its withdrawal liability calculation.

Court strikes down SEC CAT funding plan, puts broker-dealer costs under fire
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2025
Court strikes down SEC CAT funding plan, puts broker-dealer costs under fire

Appeals court overturns SEC’s CAT funding plan, broker-dealers face new uncertainty.

SEC: First Liberty misused fresh investor money in $140 million scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2025
SEC: First Liberty misused fresh investor money in $140 million scheme

The SEC says First Liberty lured investors with high-yield promissory notes, then used fresh cash to cover defaults and interest owed to earlier investors.