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How Trump's second term could impact the SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2024
How Trump's second term could impact the SEC

The president-elect's pledge to dismiss SEC Chair Gary Gensler on "day one" will likely not be enough to undo all his regulatory initiatives immediately.

By Leo Almazora
NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2024
NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use

The regulatory coalition is proposing revisions to its model rule governing broker-dealers, which would include aligning it with Reg BI principles.

By Leo Almazora
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

By Leo Almazora
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2024
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election

If given the power to change a single industry issue, addressing the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is what wealth managers said they would do, along with fixing regulatory burdens. Meanwhile, tariffs are a worry for some.

By Gregg Greenberg
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2024
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case

Former RBC advisor claims firm discriminated against her, and the timing of her firing could let the firm take a large portion of her book without compensation.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz

Affiliates of the Wall Street giant have agreed to pay civil penalties and voluntary payments to investors for failures in its disclosures, fiduciary breaches, and failures to make recommendations in customers' best interests.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association outlines frustrations around rules that overlap with SEC and Finra regulations, telling CFP Board: You’re not a regulator, so stop acting like one.

By Emile Hallez
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

By Leo Almazora
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor suspended, fined for pushing elderly clients into high-risk GPB private placements
ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2024
Advisor suspended, fined for pushing elderly clients into high-risk GPB private placements

Recommendations of more than $800k in limited partnerships led to unsuitably large concentrations of alts in their portfolios, Finra finds.

By Leo Almazora
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
State regulators ramp up enforcement with digital fraud coming into focus

NASAA's 2024 report showcases rising scrutiny of digital assets and social media scams, with older investors emerging as vulnerable targets.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2024
Goldman, Apple hit with $89M penalty over credit card failures

“Big Tech companies and big Wall Street firms should not behave as if they are exempt from federal law," says head of federal consumer protection agency.

By Leo Almazora
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2024
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements

Finra suspended the broker, Luke Johnson, earlier this year.

By Bruce Kelly
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria
RIA NEWS OCT 22, 2024
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria

SEC charged the firm with making misstatements and compliance failures.

By Steve Randall
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 21, 2024
Fiduciary duty, cybersecurity and AI top SEC's 2025 exam priorities

SEC Chair Gary Gensler reaffirms the regulator's role in protecting investors amid perennial and emerging industry risks.

By Leo Almazora
Alleged hacker behind fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post arrested
ETFS OCT 17, 2024
Alleged hacker behind fake SEC Bitcoin ETF post arrested

Alabama resident charged over January hijacking of the Securities and Exchange Commission's X account before historic decision on spot bitcoin ETFs.

By Bloomberg
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2024
SEC fines, censures Ohio RIA for failure to supervise rogue remote-work rep

The Cincinatti firm reportedly missed multiple signs that the errant advisor misappropriated $728k from clients to fund his gambling, pay personal expenses, and repay other investors.

By Leo Almazora
Another AI-washing case shows where SEC is headed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2024
Another AI-washing case shows where SEC is headed

The Securities and Exchange Commission has focused on "black-and-white" allegations of AI washing, but that could broaden out to a gray area that may loop in more financial services companies, a lawyer says.

By Emile Hallez
A second stint for Gallagher at SEC gets crypto world's attention
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 10, 2024
A second stint for Gallagher at SEC gets crypto world's attention

The former SEC commissioner Daniel Gallagher, now chief legal officer at Robinhood, could be a leading contender to lead the agency if Trump regains the White House.

By Emile Hallez