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Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Nine-month electronic trading freeze and share lending program at the center of dismissed claim.

By Carleen Bongat
Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker

Professional athletes are often targets of scam artists and are particularly vulnerable to fraud.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC corporate enforcement hits multi-decade low as agency refocuses on fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
SEC corporate enforcement hits multi-decade low as agency refocuses on fraud

Just five actions were started in the first half of fiscal 2026, a new analysis finds.

By Steve Randall
Ex-Edward Jones advisor gets three-year prison sentence for stealing from widow
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 14, 2026
Ex-Edward Jones advisor gets three-year prison sentence for stealing from widow

John S. Winslow, 57, was indicted just over a year ago for his scheme to steal from an elderly client.

By Bruce Kelly
WallStreetBets takes on the SEC — and makes a surprisingly sharp case
EQUITIES MAY 14, 2026
WallStreetBets takes on the SEC — and makes a surprisingly sharp case

The Reddit trading community's formal comment letter against the proposal is drawing widespread attention across finance and tech circles.

By Leo Almazora
Shareholder sues FS KKR Capital board, alleges NAV and dividend cover-up
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2026
Shareholder sues FS KKR Capital board, alleges NAV and dividend cover-up

Shareholder targets FS KKR Capital's directors over alleged portfolio valuation and dividend missteps.

By Tez Romero
UBS loses $1.2 million arbitration claim linked to variable annuities and margin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2026
UBS loses $1.2 million arbitration claim linked to variable annuities and margin

UBS has a history of costly litigation stemming from the sale of volatile investment products.

By Bruce Kelly
'We are monitoring the situation,' SEC says of private funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2026
'We are monitoring the situation,' SEC says of private funds

New director David Woodcock puts firms on notice over fees, conflicts, and liquidity risk as private credit shows signs of stress.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo auditor sues over revoked remote-work accommodation for MS
WIREHOUSES MAY 12, 2026
Wells Fargo auditor sues over revoked remote-work accommodation for MS

Four years of approved remote work, gone in one email, the auditor alleges

By Tez Romero
SEC accuses Reign Financial, Berone Capital of $26 million investment fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
SEC accuses Reign Financial, Berone Capital of $26 million investment fraud

A $4 million AUM adviser allegedly spent hedge fund cash on a Rolls and Hawks tickets.

By Tez Romero
Walton funds sue repeat SEC target over mini-tender offers to investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
Walton funds sue repeat SEC target over mini-tender offers to investors

Walton says $6.25 and $3.25 offers blindsided fund investors - and wants them stopped.

By Tez Romero
RIA employee was sane in 2022 when he committed double murder, jury rules
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
RIA employee was sane in 2022 when he committed double murder, jury rules

Ramy Fahim, a former research associate at Pence Wealth Management, is facing life in prison with no parole.

By Bruce Kelly
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 11, 2026
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors

Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by President Donald Trump to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

By James Rogers
GWG, Beneficient boss guilty of all charges in securities fraud trial
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
GWG, Beneficient boss guilty of all charges in securities fraud trial

According to a federal charges Bradley Heppner, 60, received more than $150 million in payments through funneling money from GWG Holdings to a shell company.

By Bruce Kelly
Andrew Left heads to trial as short-selling faces a legal reckoning
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
Andrew Left heads to trial as short-selling faces a legal reckoning

The Citron Research founder faces securities fraud charges that could reshape how activist short sellers operate – and communicate.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA remains under pressure
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2026
FINRA remains under pressure

Congressional hearings in March laid bare the severe doubts some lawmakers in Washington have about FINRA, the giant self-regulatory organization that oversees the securities industry.

By Bruce Kelly
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market

A new pied-à-terre surcharge aims to raise $500 million a year from the city's wealthiest property owners

Trump’s 10% global tariffs struck down by federal court in new blow to president’s policy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
Trump’s 10% global tariffs struck down by federal court in new blow to president’s policy

Judges ruled Thursday that the across-the-board import duties exceeded presidential authority under US law.

By Steve Randall
New Jersey passes independent contractor rule putting advisor businesses at risk
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
New Jersey passes independent contractor rule putting advisor businesses at risk

With 65% of New Jersey advisors considering relocation, the state's ABC test for worker classification rule could reshape the local advice landscape.

By Leo Almazora
The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2026
The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors

A six-month reporting schedule could be burdensome to financial advisors, warns Jay Dubow of law firm Troutman Pepper Locke.

By James Rogers