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Finra censures and fines Wells Fargo $350,000
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2020
Finra censures and fines Wells Fargo $350,000

Regulator says the firm failed to supervise reps’ sales of risky energy securities

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood’s rapid rise yields irate traders, US probes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 31, 2020
Robinhood’s rapid rise yields irate traders, US probes

Both the SEC and Finra are now investigating Robinhood's handling of its March outage, sources say

By Bloomberg
The race for small-business 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2020
The race for small-business 401(k)s

More companies are pursuing small businesses for 401(k) plans, with technology enabling an abundance of new services

By Emile Hallez
Reaching the next generation of investors via ESG
OPINION AUG 28, 2020
Reaching the next generation of investors via ESG

Given the growing interest in ESG, rules and regulations that seek to restrict ESG investments are short-sighted and ultimately negatively impact investors

By Christine Hurtsellers
Credit Suisse uncovers fraud at wealth management unit
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 28, 2020
Credit Suisse uncovers fraud at wealth management unit

Forged documentation on an over-the-counter contract for a client led to a loss of about $11 million

By Bloomberg
GPB problems come home to roost for advisers
ALTERNATIVES AUG 27, 2020
GPB problems come home to roost for advisers

Investors take aim at an adviser, who sold GPB products, in numerous Finra arbitration claims

By Bruce Kelly
Fed adopts more relaxed approach to fighting inflation
FIXED INCOME AUG 27, 2020
Fed adopts more relaxed approach to fighting inflation

The adjustment in monetary policy could keep interest rates low for years to come

By Bloomberg
Envestnet denied motion to dismiss claims in $100 million lawsuit
FINTECH AUG 26, 2020
Envestnet denied motion to dismiss claims in $100 million lawsuit

A Delaware judge denied the TAMP's motion to dismiss the allegations, which include fraud and trade secret misappropriation

By Nicole Casperson
SEC halts fraudulent offering by Florida RIA
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 26, 2020
SEC halts fraudulent offering by Florida RIA

Coral Gables Asset Management and its owner, David Coggins, falsified results on a private fund they managed, the agency charges

By InvestmentNews
SEC expands sophisticated investor pool
ALTERNATIVES AUG 26, 2020
SEC expands sophisticated investor pool

Democratic commissioners, other critics say the agency lacks understanding of risks posed by private market

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges California RIA with stealing more than $2.2 million
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 25, 2020
SEC charges California RIA with stealing more than $2.2 million

The money went to pay adviser Mark Boucher’s credit card bills, the agency alleges

By InvestmentNews
Some lawyers warming up to virtual Finra arbitration hearings
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 25, 2020
Some lawyers warming up to virtual Finra arbitration hearings

New statistics from regulator show slow pick-up, but concerns remain over use of Zoom

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges former brokers with illegal securities sales
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 25, 2020
SEC charges former brokers with illegal securities sales

Minish Hede, Kevin Graetz allegedly sold $9.6 million in notes not approved by their firm

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo asset cap has hit bank hard
WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2020
Wells Fargo asset cap has hit bank hard

The Federal Reserve sanction may have cost Wells about $4 billion in profits

By Bloomberg
SEC orders firm to pay more than $1 million over 12b-1 fees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 24, 2020
SEC orders firm to pay more than $1 million over 12b-1 fees

Agency charges Burbank, California-based NPB Financial Group with disclosure, best execution failures

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Don’t let COVID-19 distract you from retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2020
Don’t let COVID-19 distract you from retirement

The key to success for clients planning for retirement is a regular cadence for questions to be asked and new information to be shared

By George Moriarty
DOL schedules hearing on investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2020
DOL schedules hearing on investment advice proposal

The session is slated for Sept. 3 following pressure from Democratic lawmakers and investor advocates

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Labor Department's ESG proposal likely to advance amid overwhelming opposition
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2020
Labor Department's ESG proposal likely to advance amid overwhelming opposition

More than 95% of nearly 8,700 comment letters opposed the rule, according to a recent study by US SIF

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Phony Philly adviser latest snagged for unregistered securities
OPINION AUG 21, 2020
Phony Philly adviser latest snagged for unregistered securities

Dean Vagnozzi sold millions in unregistered securities to clients who weren't wealthy enough to buy them. Why did the SEC take so long to drop the hammer on him?

By Bruce Kelly
Investment Company Act turns 80
OPINION AUG 20, 2020
Investment Company Act turns 80

The bill gave rise to fund investing — the most powerful form of financial intermediation for individual Americans

By Paul Schott Stevens