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J.P. Morgan fights to block FINRA arbitration over competing trust claims
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 23, 2026
J.P. Morgan fights to block FINRA arbitration over competing trust claims

Two trusts claim the same brokerage account — and an advisor lands in the crossfire

By Tez Romero
Pump-and-dump lawsuit alleges scammers weaponized a real advisor's stolen identity
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Pump-and-dump lawsuit alleges scammers weaponized a real advisor's stolen identity

A $4 IPO stock hit $31 before crashing 80% — and regulators are watching.

By Tez Romero
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2026
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures

Regulator says Avinesh Shankar used electronic signature software to submit 115 annuity applications tied to 64 customers.

By Leo Almazora
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect

New IRS data hold lessons for proposals to tax the wealthy in California, New York and other Blue states.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA bars Georgia broker at center of clients’ complaints seeking $9.8 million in damages
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 19, 2026
FINRA bars Georgia broker at center of clients’ complaints seeking $9.8 million in damages

Roger Roemmich worked at Dempsey Lord Smith from 2016 to 2020, moved to Alexander Capital, and then resigned last year.

By Bruce Kelly
FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 18, 2026
FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers

FINRA enforcement actions spiked in the years after the 2008 credit crisis but have fallen steadily over the past decade.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors

Joint SEC–CFTC move clarifies treatment of digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities.

By Leo Almazora
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona

State filing outlines 20 misdemeanor counts tied to alleged illegal betting markets.

By Steve Randall
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2026
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups

Ruling vacates Labor Department’s 2024 fiduciary package and related exemptions, keeping existing Reg BI and state best-interest standards in place.

By Leo Almazora
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases

Democrats are asking whether the Attorney General properly recused herself from cases involving clients of her brother, Brad Bondi.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups

Planning organizations including CFP Board and the FPA support updating the SEC’s small-entity yardstick while pressing for an employee-based standard.

By Leo Almazora
Legal: Scilex accuses BNY Mellon of enabling $100M stock loan fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
Legal: Scilex accuses BNY Mellon of enabling $100M stock loan fraud

Over 85 million pledged shares allegedly sold through an unauthorized account at the bank

By Tez Romero
SEC enforcement director resigns after just six months in the role
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
SEC enforcement director resigns after just six months in the role

Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan has been acting head of the SEC’s enforcement division since Sept. 2, 2025.

By James Rogers
SEC wants more ‘realistic’ view of small advisory firms by redefining them, says commissioner
COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
SEC wants more ‘realistic’ view of small advisory firms by redefining them, says commissioner

“The definition is so out of date,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce told InvestmentNews.

By James Rogers
Lead broker-dealer of Inspired Healthcare deals ordered to turn over documents
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
Lead broker-dealer of Inspired Healthcare deals ordered to turn over documents

Emerson Equity “was substantively involved” with Inspired Healthcare and the operation of its business and fundraising, according to a court filing.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan weighs prediction market rules as regulators tighten oversight
WIREHOUSES MAR 16, 2026
JPMorgan weighs prediction market rules as regulators tighten oversight

Big banks and watchdogs are racing to catch up as the action on prediction platforms blurs lines between market intelligence and personal bets.

By Leo Almazora
IAA gives support for SEC proposed definition of small advisory firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
IAA gives support for SEC proposed definition of small advisory firms

Industry group says $1B AUM line reflects inflation, rising regulation, and evolving advisory business models.

By Steve Randall
IRS data show refunds up as return filings slow in early tax season
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2026
IRS data show refunds up as return filings slow in early tax season

Advisors should expect some curve balls as new deductions, delayed withholding changes, and later filing patterns shape this year’s returns.

By Leo Almazora
American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRA elder‑fraud proposal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2026
American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRA elder‑fraud proposal

The group backs short transaction delays and emergency‑contact options but warns against broad data collection and long holds that could lock seniors out of accounts.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA establishes temporary trade reporting exception for overnight equity transactions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 12, 2026
FINRA establishes temporary trade reporting exception for overnight equity transactions

The change is in response to member concerns about reporting certain overnight activity.

By James Rogers