Regulation And Legislation

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Finra watching crypto assets, brokers in 2024
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 09, 2024
Finra watching crypto assets, brokers in 2024

Finra reveals it's keeping tabs on salespeople and financial advisors who are involved in the marketing and sale of digital assets.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2024
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised

Chair Gary Gensler denounces unauthorized social media post.

By James Burton
Is today the day for spot bitcoin ETF approval?
ETFS JAN 09, 2024
Is today the day for spot bitcoin ETF approval?

The cryptocurrency has eased from a $47K high but is up 10% so far this year.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin-ETF issuers hope for long-awaited SEC OK this week
ETFS JAN 08, 2024
Bitcoin-ETF issuers hope for long-awaited SEC OK this week

The SEC has until Wednesday to take action on at least one of the applications for bitcoin ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Congressional deal on spending cap eases risk of shutdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2024
Congressional deal on spending cap eases risk of shutdown

The agreement, negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson, sets the cap for the 12 annual spending bills at $1.59T.

By Bloomberg
Advisors expect record federal debt to result in higher taxes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 05, 2024
Advisors expect record federal debt to result in higher taxes

'As an advisor, the national debt is a very concerning issue, especially with younger clients that have a longer time horizon, because the bill is eventually going to come due,' an advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bitcoin ETF issuers clear hurdle on path to SEC approval
ETFS JAN 05, 2024
Bitcoin ETF issuers clear hurdle on path to SEC approval

SEC staff members asked some exchanges and issuers seeking to list the ETFs to submit the final version of a key document as soon as Friday, sources said.

By Bloomberg
Lawyers welcome proposed crackdown on brokers lending money to clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2024
Lawyers welcome proposed crackdown on brokers lending money to clients

'Ninety-nine percent of the time, lending to customers or borrowing from them is a bad idea.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley chair thinks proposed bank rules will be 'wound back'
WIREHOUSES JAN 04, 2024
Morgan Stanley chair thinks proposed bank rules will be 'wound back'

James Gorman says regulator’s ideas were ‘extremely aggressive.’

By Bloomberg
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2024
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule

Battle lines drawn again as trade associations call on DOL to withdraw proposal, while proponents say measure fills a regulatory gap.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney
ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2024
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney

Finra hits LPL, Interactive Brokers with fines as 2023 closes.

By Bruce Kelly
What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?
OPINION JAN 02, 2024
What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?

With lots of new and existing regulations to deal with, as well as the challenges posed by AI, it's shaping up to be a strenuous year for compliance executives.

By Bill Simpson
SEC climate agenda stalls
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2024
SEC climate agenda stalls

The lack of progress is worrying environmental activists given the approach of the US presidential election, which could scuttle the regulator's ESG efforts.

By Bloomberg
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 01, 2024
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight

'We will build our own principles-based models best suited to emerging financial technology innovations,' says state's securities regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Insurance industry seeks carve out from Massachusetts ‘junk fees’ proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2023
Insurance industry seeks carve out from Massachusetts ‘junk fees’ proposal

Separately, Empower joins industry chorus calls on DOL to withdraw its retirement security proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 20, 2023
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases

'If there are layoffs, arbitration naturally follows,' says George Friedman, editor of the Securities Arbitration Alert.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance

It's crucial for investment advisors to recognize the consequences of failing to meet their annual continuing education obligations.

By Alex Krenke
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?
FIXED INCOME DEC 20, 2023
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?

The space is dominated by only a few hedge funds, and that could be risky.

By Bloomberg
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements

Claimants alleged fraud, elder abuse, and breach of contract and fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions

Finra alleges a southern California broker kicked back $900,000 in commissions to non-registered sales person.

By Bruce Kelly