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SEC drops new marketing rule guidance for testimonials, net-performance modeling
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 16, 2026
SEC drops new marketing rule guidance for testimonials, net-performance modeling

The federal regulator's latest notes give compliance teams breathing room on endorsements, while emphasizing its view on the use of actual vs. model fees when presenting portfolio performance.

By Leo Almazora
SEC charges ex-venture capital pro with siphoning $10.6M for strip clubs
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 16, 2026
SEC charges ex-venture capital pro with siphoning $10.6M for strip clubs

The alleged spending spree included $85K at Texas strip clubs over just two days

By Tez Romero
Can a former advisor win a fight with the Securities and Exchange Commission?
OPINION JAN 15, 2026
Can a former advisor win a fight with the Securities and Exchange Commission?

Former insurance agent Dean Vagnozzi claims SEC has dragged his name and reputation through the mud.

By Bruce Kelly
Shareholder sues B. Riley execs for allegedly hiding partner's $294M fraud ties
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 15, 2026
Shareholder sues B. Riley execs for allegedly hiding partner's $294M fraud ties

The $2.8B buyout unraveled after DOJ documents implicated their longtime business partner.

By Tez Romero
Investors accuse CRE fund of fraud, claim it favored Shinhan Bank in redemptions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 14, 2026
Investors accuse CRE fund of fraud, claim it favored Shinhan Bank in redemptions

The fund allegedly let a large investor exit while stalling smaller investors' redemptions.

By Tez Romero
California's billionaire tax would cost more than 5%, warns think tank
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 14, 2026
California's billionaire tax would cost more than 5%, warns think tank

Tax Foundation says some founders, tech executives, and other ultra-wealthy residents could face 'dramatically higher' consequences.

By Leo Almazora
Newsom steps up fight against California’s billionaire tax plan
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 13, 2026
Newsom steps up fight against California’s billionaire tax plan

Unions, business groups, and tech titans line up on opposing sides of the measure targeting up to 250 of the state's most fabulously wealthy residents.

By Leo Almazora
Investors accuse California lender of $8.5M document fraud scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 13, 2026
Investors accuse California lender of $8.5M document fraud scheme

Plaintiffs allege a years-long scheme left them without promised security.

By Tez Romero
Choreo loses bid to stop advisors who left with $400M in clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 13, 2026
Choreo loses bid to stop advisors who left with $400M in clients

A federal appeals court just handed advisory firms a major loss in their fight to stop advisors from walking out the door with clients.

By Carleen Bongat
Small B-Ds still get plenty of FINRA’s ire as actions against firms fall, attorneys say
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 12, 2026
Small B-Ds still get plenty of FINRA’s ire as actions against firms fall, attorneys say

'FINRA’s 2025 disciplinary statistics reflect a significant reining-in of FINRA’s enforcement program,' according to analysis.

By Bruce Kelly
ASA presses SEC to unlock e-delivery for shareholder communications
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 12, 2026
ASA presses SEC to unlock e-delivery for shareholder communications

In a letter shared exclusively with InvestmentNews, trade group urges Chair Paul Atkins to modernize disclosure rules for digital delivery for investors.

By Leo Almazora
SEC proposal could ease 'one-size-fits-all' compliance burden on advisors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 12, 2026
SEC proposal could ease 'one-size-fits-all' compliance burden on advisors

Only 3% of SEC-registered RIAs qualify as small entities under the agency's current threshold, but about 75% would qualify under the proposed new definition.

By Andrew Cohen
It’s a pivotal week for crypto as US Senate debates long-stalled legislation
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2026
It’s a pivotal week for crypto as US Senate debates long-stalled legislation

Industry players are watching nervously to see what lawmakers may decide on digital assets.

By Steve Randall
Court dismisses father-son's constitutional challenge to SEC industry ban
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2026
Court dismisses father-son's constitutional challenge to SEC industry ban

They paid $25K to settle fraud charges. Now the SEC wants them banned from the industry entirely.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC targets disclosure failures tied to paid advisor ratings, awards
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2026
SEC targets disclosure failures tied to paid advisor ratings, awards

Sources tell InvestmentNews the SEC is sharpening its focus on how RIAs disclose payments connected to third-party ratings, warning that omissions can be misleading.

By Andrew Cohen
SEC moves to redefine ‘small’ for advisory firms with $1B AUM line
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2026
SEC moves to redefine ‘small’ for advisory firms with $1B AUM line

Move would sweep many more RIAs and funds into the “small entity” bucket, potentially reshaping how the federal securities regulator designs new rules.

By Leo Almazora
'So be it': California billionaire tax a non-issue for Jensen Huang
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 08, 2026
'So be it': California billionaire tax a non-issue for Jensen Huang

The Nvidia chief’s support for a one-time levy puts him at odds with fellow tech moguls, some of whom are reportedly exiting the state.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses investment banker of feeding $41M healthcare insider trading ring
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 08, 2026
SEC accuses investment banker of feeding $41M healthcare insider trading ring

The alleged scheme involved fake press releases and doctors impersonated via spoofed emails.

By Tez Romero
Florida retirees accuse RIA of funneling savings into single penny stock
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 07, 2026
Florida retirees accuse RIA of funneling savings into single penny stock

Lawsuit alleges some accounts hit up to 100% concentration in a volatile microcap.

By Tez Romero
Carson Group lawsuit ends with dismissal as ex-CMO drops case without settlement
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 06, 2026
Carson Group lawsuit ends with dismissal as ex-CMO drops case without settlement

Firm 'satisfied' with resolution. Mary-Kate Gulick tells InvestmentNews: 'I needed this to be over.'

By Andrew Cohen