Regulation And Legislation

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DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2023
DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies

The $614 billion asset manager is applying a full-court press to take advantage of an expired Vanguard patent.

By Jeff Benjamin
What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?

The Investment Adviser Association reveals the results of its 2023 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey.

By Steve Randall
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump
ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump

A U.S. District Court judge pushes back against the SEC's attempt to regulate Ripple XRP token.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients

Joseph Michael Todd of Florida stole at least $3 million from 20 customers, according to the regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'

Arizona-based Arque Capital Ltd. sold bonds issued by bankrupt GWG Holdings Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2023
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case

The SEC, the CFTC and the FTC also filed lawsuits against Alex Mashinsky and his crypto lending company.

By Bloomberg
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing

The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on 18 bills that would curtail SEC efforts or otherwise restrict ESG considerations.

By Emile Hallez
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows

The regulator won't require 'swing pricing' for money funds after fierce pushback from the industry.

By Bloomberg
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules

The SEC is due to finalize its rules Wednesday with Wall Street now expecting a victory on a key component.

By Bloomberg
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million

The settlement sends an uncomfortable message to retirement plan advisors and other fiduciaries, an observer says.

By Emile Hallez
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees

The firm was also ordered to return $8.25 million to retail customers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations

According to the SEC and Finra, for years Merrill botched the reporting threshold for potential suspicious transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
CFPB slams BofA with quarter-billion-dollar settlement
WIREHOUSES JUL 11, 2023
CFPB slams BofA with quarter-billion-dollar settlement

The bureau will keep $90 million, with the rest going to consumers, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

By Matthew Sellers
Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half

The Labor Department's advice rule is likely to lead to controversy over whether a recommendation to roll funds from a 401(k) to an IRA constitutes advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes

The Alabama Securities Commission issues a cease-and-desist against two men who scammed 88 victims out of more than $22.5 million.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FDIC hit with $1.9 billion suit from SVB Financial
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
FDIC hit with $1.9 billion suit from SVB Financial

The parent of failed Silicon Valley Bank is chasing cash held by the regulator.

By Matthew Sellers
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI
FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI

The SEC is working on proposed rules related to artificial intelligence and other technologies, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a framework for AI legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

By Steve Randall
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month

House Republicans have planned six hearings in their anti-ESG blitz, along with bill markups dedicated to the topic.

By Emile Hallez