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Shariah robo-adviser charged, penalized by SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2022
Shariah robo-adviser charged, penalized by SEC

The robo RIA, Wahed Invest, misled its clients about its proprietary funds, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Hightower's suit against $39 million RIA described as 'wirehouse 101'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2022
Hightower's suit against $39 million RIA described as 'wirehouse 101'

The $104 billion Chicago-based aggregator is going after a Seattle adviser for taking clients with him when he left a year ago.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlockFi to pay $100 million to SEC, states
ALTERNATIVES FEB 14, 2022
BlockFi to pay $100 million to SEC, states

The cryptocurrency platform agreed to settle allegations from the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators that it sold a crypto lending product that it hadn't registered with the SEC.

By InvestmentNews
DOL seeks public input on protecting retirement savings from climate risks
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 11, 2022
DOL seeks public input on protecting retirement savings from climate risks

The request for information comes as the agency is working on a separate final rule on the use of ESG in retirement accounts. But the SEC's climate efforts are bogged down.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
J.P. Morgan loses $1.4 million defamation case to adviser
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 11, 2022
J.P. Morgan loses $1.4 million defamation case to adviser

The former adviser alleged that J.P. Morgan Securities defamed him on the Form U5 it filed when he was discharged in 2017.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC bogs down on climate rule, handing White House fresh setback
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2022
SEC bogs down on climate rule, handing White House fresh setback

At issue is how much environmental data companies can be forced to disclose before regulators put themselves in legal jeopardy.

By Bloomberg
Lawmakers press Finra about alleged rigging of Wells arbitration
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 10, 2022
Lawmakers press Finra about alleged rigging of Wells arbitration

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., asked how arbitrators were chosen and whether the firm influenced the selection.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC cyber rule proposal poses challenges for small advisers
FINTECH FEB 10, 2022
SEC cyber rule proposal poses challenges for small advisers

Firms will have to beef up their ability to detect, react to and report attacks, which is easier to do if you have an IT department.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board issues ethical guides for planners
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2022
CFP Board issues ethical guides for planners

Each guide breaks down specific elements of the group’s Code and Standards and discusses how CFPs can fulfill their duties.

By InvestmentNews
Half-point Fed hike in March is a coin flip after hot inflation
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 10, 2022
Half-point Fed hike in March is a coin flip after hot inflation

U.S. consumer prices jumped in January by more than expected, representing a bigger hit to Americans’ paychecks as inflation charges ahead at the fastest pace since 1982.

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes first cybersecurity rule for investment advisers
FINTECH FEB 09, 2022
SEC proposes first cybersecurity rule for investment advisers

Under the regulation, advisers would have to adopt and implement policies and procedure to address cyber risks and report incidents to the SEC and on their Form ADV.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2022
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance

The Reg BI examination results are part of a 60-page report outlining the regulator's 2022 priorities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three states implement continuing education rules for IARs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 08, 2022
Three states implement continuing education rules for IARs

Maryland, Mississippi and Vermont are the first states to put the NASAA model rule into effect.

By InvestmentNews
Comments not likely to sway SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Comments not likely to sway SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has rejected several Bitcoin ETF proposals because of concerns about potential investor harm tied to a crypto market it does not regulate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Treasury official says the need for stablecoin legislation is ‘urgent’
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Treasury official says the need for stablecoin legislation is ‘urgent’

Treasury's Liang says that firms offering the coins should face the heightened scrutiny that lenders receive under U.S. rules.

By Bloomberg
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs

The agency is asking the public to comment on recent applications for exchange-traded funds linked directly to the price of Bitcoin and whether such funds could be a vehicle for fraud.

By Bloomberg
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence

The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition is amendable to regulation and wants to help shape it. The 17 members signed a pledge to combat fraud and manipulation and ensure fair digital markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 04, 2022
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas

A group representing independent insurance agents says the regulation places an undue burden on them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hey SEC, please clarify fiduciary duty so I can enjoy college hoops again!
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 03, 2022
Hey SEC, please clarify fiduciary duty so I can enjoy college hoops again!

I was watching my alma mater play a crucial conference game when a commercial from a financial firm sparked a debate on fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bessemer Trust sued over 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2022
Bessemer Trust sued over 401(k) plan

The lawsuit argues the company’s use of its own Old Westbury line of mutual funds in the plan benefited Bessemer at the expense of plan participants.

By InvestmentNews