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DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans

The final rule is coming out at a time when sustainable investing has become a political flashpoint.

By Emile Hallez
Joe Biden lights up marijuana stocks
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2022
Joe Biden lights up marijuana stocks

The presidential pardon for those with marijuana convictions was interpreted as a step toward federal decriminalization and sparked a rally in funds offering exposure to cannabis companies.

By Jeff Benjamin
New ETFs would package best, worst of Jim Cramer's stock picks
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2022
New ETFs would package best, worst of Jim Cramer's stock picks

Tuttle Capital Management is seeking SEC approval to launch two active ETFs populated with the 'Mad Money' host's favorite stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra moving to slimmed down headquarters in D.C.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Finra moving to slimmed down headquarters in D.C.

The change will offer the regulator's employees a hybrid approach that combines in-office and remote work.

By Bruce Kelly
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2022
Colorado regulators mulling update to guidance on financial planning fees

Groups like XY Planning Network and the CFP Board view a document from the state's Division of Securities as undermining fee-for-service models.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines Barclays Capital $2 million for best-execution failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2022
Finra fines Barclays Capital $2 million for best-execution failures

The regulator says the firm didn't search the market to see if it could find better prices for customers, in a case that's another example of the regulatory crackdown in this area.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 04, 2022
SEC urged to revise strategic plan to address RIA arbitration, threats to senior investors

Comments from the Chamber of Commerce focused on making enforcement fairer, while organizations disagreed about who should be eligible to participate in private markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2022
Finra slaps UBS with $2.5 million fine over short-selling violations

It's the second time in as many weeks that Finra has penalized a firm for such trading problems.

By Bruce Kelly
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram

The securities watchdog said she broke US rules by not disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

By Bloomberg
Finra sanctions reform means larger firms could see tougher penalties
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2022
Finra sanctions reform means larger firms could see tougher penalties

The self-regulator formally removes the $310,000 ceiling on the fines that can be imposed on midsize and big brokerages.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges ex-LPL broker with stealing $1.3 million from elderly client
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2022
SEC charges ex-LPL broker with stealing $1.3 million from elderly client

Bradley A. Goodbred, who's based in suburban Chicago, allegedly defrauded a client who's now 97 and suffers from dementia.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra expels New York-based NYPPEX for securities fraud
ALTERNATIVES SEP 30, 2022
Finra expels New York-based NYPPEX for securities fraud

The firm's former CEO, Laurence Allen, is barred and its current CEO, Michael Schunk, is suspended.

By InvestmentNews
Senate confirms Lisa Gomez as assistant secretary of Labor, EBSA head
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 29, 2022
Senate confirms Lisa Gomez as assistant secretary of Labor, EBSA head

She takes the helm of the agency that oversees employee retirement plans as it is writing another iteration of an investment advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IAA members encourage lawmakers to kill AML rider, pass Secure 2.0
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 29, 2022
IAA members encourage lawmakers to kill AML rider, pass Secure 2.0

The organization representing SEC-registered advisers held its advocacy day on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers and clients slammed by Hurricane Ian
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2022
Advisers and clients slammed by Hurricane Ian

Florida, full of retirees looking for sunshine and low state taxes, is also densely populated with financial advisers.

By Bruce Kelly and Ryan W. Neal
SEC's Gensler says investors don’t distinguish between advisers, brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 28, 2022
SEC's Gensler says investors don’t distinguish between advisers, brokers

The agency's chair implies at an Investment Adviser Association conference that investors should receive best-interest advice regardless of which type of financial professional they work with.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo facing class action over 401(k) stock purchases
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2022
Wells Fargo facing class action over 401(k) stock purchases

Three plan participants are suing the bank, alleging that it overpaid for company stock in its employees’ retirement plan.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wedbush Securities hit with $900,000 fine for trading problems
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2022
Wedbush Securities hit with $900,000 fine for trading problems

The Los Angeles-based firm has had a history of failing to supervise certain trades that resulted in scrutiny from regulators and penalties.

By Bruce Kelly
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines

In court documents, the SEC described at least a few senior managers at each firm who engaged in rampant texting with colleagues and clients.

By Bloomberg