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Morgan Stanley to pay $1.5 million penalty over fund classes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2019
Morgan Stanley to pay $1.5 million penalty over fund classes

SEC says the firm's share-class selection calculator was inadequately tested and validated.

By InvestmentNews
State insurance commissioners closing in on stronger standard for annuity sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2019
State insurance commissioners closing in on stronger standard for annuity sales

Critic says latest iteration falls short of true best-interest standard set by New York

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges Bolton Securities with failing to disclose 12b-1 fee conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2019
SEC charges Bolton Securities with failing to disclose 12b-1 fee conflicts

Agency says firm also engaged in self-dealing transactions that profited firm's reps.

By InvestmentNews
Feds charge New York 'consultant' with running multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2019
Feds charge New York 'consultant' with running multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme

Ruless Pierre charged with securities fraud and wire fraud over promises of 20% returns.

By Bloomberg
Lawsuit claims GPB a Ponzi, riven with conflicts and self-dealing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2019
Lawsuit claims GPB a Ponzi, riven with conflicts and self-dealing

Attorneys say investment firm's returns to investors came from new investors, not from business operations

By Bruce Kelly
SEC tallies more enforcement activity in 2019, increases penalties, money returned to investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2019
SEC tallies more enforcement activity in 2019, increases penalties, money returned to investors

Agency takes most actions against advisers, investment companies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC proposes allowing advisers to use testimonials, endorsements in ads
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2019
SEC proposes allowing advisers to use testimonials, endorsements in ads

Agency updating marketing rules for first time since 1961 to reflect new technology such as social media.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former LPL broker who pleaded guilty to $4.9 million Ponzi
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2019
SEC bars former LPL broker who pleaded guilty to $4.9 million Ponzi

Norwalk, Conn., financial professional preyed on elderly clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court to consider challenge to SEC disgorgement powers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2019
Supreme Court to consider challenge to SEC disgorgement powers

California couple fighting a $27 million disgorgement order argue the agency lacks the power to demand the penalty.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2019
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud

Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2019
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud

Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.

By InvestmentNews
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2019
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products

Insurer's stock drops on report the agency is looking at the unit that handles retirement plans for school districts and universities.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2019
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products

Insurer's stock drops on report the agency is looking at the unit that handles retirement plans for school districts and universities.

By Bloomberg
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice

GPB's chief compliance officer stole information from SEC during its investigation: DOJ.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.