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NASCAR champ Kyle Busch claims $8.6M loss in insurance 'scheme'
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
NASCAR champ Kyle Busch claims $8.6M loss in insurance 'scheme'

"I never thought something like this could happen to us," Kyle Busch said in a statement.

By Bruce Kelly
Pelosi to quit Congress
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
Pelosi to quit Congress

Enormously influential Democrat who was instrumental in transforming US health insurance makes shock announcement.

By Matthew Sellers
GWG mess gets worse, chairman charged with $150M fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2025
GWG mess gets worse, chairman charged with $150M fraud

GWG bond investors have incurred $1 billion in losses, according to the Department of Justice.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA
WIREHOUSES NOV 05, 2025
Finra suspends former Morgan Stanley rep over transfers from ex-spouse's IRA

Over a dozen transfers the veteran Milwaukee advisor made to a joint brokerage account violated Finra's rules, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones wannabe recruit sues law firm over failed job application
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2025
Edward Jones wannabe recruit sues law firm over failed job application

USCIS inquiry at centre of allegations.

By Matthew Sellers
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on
EQUITIES NOV 04, 2025
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on

The Securities and Exchange Commission's work around easing alternatives in 401(k)s has also slowed down as staff furloughs bite at the agency.

By Leo Almazora
First Brands sues founder for allegedly pilfering firm funds
FIXED INCOME NOV 04, 2025
First Brands sues founder for allegedly pilfering firm funds

The bankrupt automotive supplier says he took millions of dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle.

By Bloomberg
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment
ETFS NOV 03, 2025
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment

The multimillion-dollar settlement follows findings that First Trust exceeded industry limits on non-cash perks and misled client firms about the extent of its spending.

By Leo Almazora
Firms see state license risk in prediction market
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2025
Firms see state license risk in prediction market

The booming business of events contracts is one to watch closely – and tread into carefully – for some of the biggest operators.

By Bloomberg
Nebraska ex-advisor faces five years in prison for role in $45 million bank fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2025
Nebraska ex-advisor faces five years in prison for role in $45 million bank fraud

The former advisor's conviction follows a multi-year scheme built on fraudulent financial statements, ending in the collapse of investment partnership.

By Leo Almazora
Illinois billionaire tax proposal draws warnings from think tanks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 30, 2025
Illinois billionaire tax proposal draws warnings from think tanks

A state-level move to tax the extremely wealthy on unrealized gains would open a Pandora's Box of legal and logistical issues, according to the Tax Foundation and the Illinois Policy Institute.

By Leo Almazora
Stifel settles more Miami broker lawsuits, totaling $3.4 million
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 30, 2025
Stifel settles more Miami broker lawsuits, totaling $3.4 million

The total of Chuck Roberts-related legal damages and costs rises to $180 million, with more claims in the wings.

By Bruce Kelly
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2025
Democratic Senators Warren, Sanders blast Trump executive order on alts in 401(k)s

Lawmakers press the DOL and SEC for answers as they flag risks and ethical concerns for retirement plans investing in private markets and digital assets.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2025
Osaic denies poaching allegations as it onboards $540M West Virginia team

A $50 million lawsuit from Primerica puts the hybrid RIA giant's latest advisor addition under the spotlight, with both firms disputing the facts.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned
WIREHOUSES OCT 27, 2025
Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned

Hayes claims the Swiss banking giant made him a "handpicked scapegoat" to shield executives during the notorious multibillion-dollar Libor scandal.

By Leo Almazora
HSBC braces for $1.1 billion Madoff hit after court setback
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 27, 2025
HSBC braces for $1.1 billion Madoff hit after court setback

17 years on, fallout from notorious Ponzi scheme scandal continues.

By Leo Almazora
Texas 'Bad Broker' two-step: advisors in trouble for allegedly taking client money
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 27, 2025
Texas 'Bad Broker' two-step: advisors in trouble for allegedly taking client money

Both brokers faced allegations from regulators they misappropriated client funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Former NFL star's advisor faces fraud lawsuit after SEC Ponzi probe
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 24, 2025
Former NFL star's advisor faces fraud lawsuit after SEC Ponzi probe

Judge denies wealth management firm's motion to dismiss as ex-Carolina Panthers player and his wife claim advisor defrauded them for years.

By Matthew Sellers
Where do bad brokers work and live?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 24, 2025
Where do bad brokers work and live?

Cockroach advisors like the warm weather, according to a new study from the Journal of Financial Economics.

By Bruce Kelly
California's proposed 'Billionaire Tax' could reshape wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2025
California's proposed 'Billionaire Tax' could reshape wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients

Health CEO behind bid to hammer the ultra-wealthy

By Matthew Sellers