Regulation, Legal & Compliance

Displaying 11054 results
Washington’s new millionaire tax: What advisors need to watch
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2026
Washington’s new millionaire tax: What advisors need to watch

New levy on seven‑figure incomes could reshape residency, compensation and planning conversations for the Pacific state’s wealthiest clients.

By Leo Almazora
SEC charges broker with insider trading tied to stolen laptop secrets
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 01, 2026
SEC charges broker with insider trading tied to stolen laptop secrets

A compliance officer, a mouse-jiggling device, and over $530K in alleged insider profits.

By Tez Romero
IRS reports 4 million children enrolled in ‘Trump Accounts’ as $1,000 pilot expands
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 01, 2026
IRS reports 4 million children enrolled in ‘Trump Accounts’ as $1,000 pilot expands

Government-backed savings program gains early traction with strong family participation

By Steve Randall
DOL’s new 401(k) proposal hailed as step towards ‘fairer’ retirement system
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2026
DOL’s new 401(k) proposal hailed as step towards ‘fairer’ retirement system

Private markets have remained out of reach for the average American saver until now, says Daniel Cahill, head of U.S. defined contribution at asset manager Partners Group.

By James Rogers
Federal court cuts Holmes sentence after finding no investor suffered hardship
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 31, 2026
Federal court cuts Holmes sentence after finding no investor suffered hardship

The investors' own paperwork worked against them in the sentence reduction ruling

FINRA launches threat-sharing portal for cyber and fraud intelligence
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 31, 2026
FINRA launches threat-sharing portal for cyber and fraud intelligence

The self-regulator says the opt-in hub will help firms swap indicators of compromise and fraud signals faster as losses keep climbing.

By Leo Almazora
Treasury moves to formalize whistleblower payouts tied to financial crime tips
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 30, 2026
Treasury moves to formalize whistleblower payouts tied to financial crime tips

Proposed FinCEN rule sets 10–30% awards and protections to boost reporting of illicit activity.

By Steve Randall
What can advisors expect after the shock resignation of SEC’s ‘top cop’?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 30, 2026
What can advisors expect after the shock resignation of SEC’s ‘top cop’?

Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan recently stepped down as acting head of the SEC’s Enforcement Division.

By James Rogers
FINRA streamlines new member application process
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 30, 2026
FINRA streamlines new member application process

The regulator has overhauled the form used for new member applications.

By James Rogers
Former Texas advisor pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 30, 2026
Former Texas advisor pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme

Brooklynn Chandler Willy, 46, was the owner of a San Antonio based company named Queen B Advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
What the Department of Labor's new 401(k) proposal means for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2026
What the Department of Labor's new 401(k) proposal means for advisors

The proposal, which offers plan sponsors a process-based safe harbor to curb ERISA lawsuits, comes as private-credit volatility raises fresh questions for advisors and their clients.

By Leo Almazora
Bank of America agrees to $72.5M Epstein settlement
WIREHOUSES MAR 30, 2026
Bank of America agrees to $72.5M Epstein settlement

Court filings spotlight disputed account activity and transfers linked to figures in Epstein’s orbit, including Apollo co-founder Leon Black.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses college student of siphoning nearly $7 million from two investment funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 27, 2026
SEC accuses college student of siphoning nearly $7 million from two investment funds

The SEC says he fabricated returns, photoshopped records, then launched a second fund.

By Tez Romero
15 lawsuits hit Norada Capital over alleged $60M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
15 lawsuits hit Norada Capital over alleged $60M Ponzi scheme

A barred broker ran the books. The SEC filing said no disqualifications applied.

By Tez Romero
Lottery.com SPAC fraud unravels as three former executives plead guilty
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
Lottery.com SPAC fraud unravels as three former executives plead guilty

Revenue was manufactured. The stock collapsed 97%. Now the guilty pleas are in.

By Tez Romero
JPMorgan sues ex-advisor for harvesting client data before defecting to rival
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
JPMorgan sues ex-advisor for harvesting client data before defecting to rival

The firm says he accessed hundreds of profiles after hours — then started calling

By Tez Romero
Second Circuit shields Barclays from investor lawsuit over VXX reverse split
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
Second Circuit shields Barclays from investor lawsuit over VXX reverse split

Barclays issued unregistered notes for two years. Investors still lost in court

By Carleen Bongat
Stifel strikes out in court bid to toss $133 million legal payment to client
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 25, 2026
Stifel strikes out in court bid to toss $133 million legal payment to client

A federal judge in February made the recommendation to deny Stifel’s motion to vacate.

By Bruce Kelly
Second Circuit scraps $609M asset freeze on 777 Partners guarantors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 24, 2026
Second Circuit scraps $609M asset freeze on 777 Partners guarantors

Alleged bogus collateral, an anonymous tip, and a $609M debt no one could pay.

By Carleen Bongat
SEC hits robo-advisor Ally Invest with $500K fine over cash allocation conflict
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 24, 2026
SEC hits robo-advisor Ally Invest with $500K fine over cash allocation conflict

Ally Invest marketed its robo-advisor accounts as a no-fee offering, but relied on a 30% cash allocation on client portfolios to generate revenue for its bank and broker-dealer affiliates for nearly six years, according to the SEC.

By Andrew Cohen