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SEC proposes allowing advisers to use testimonials, endorsements in ads
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 05, 2019
SEC proposes allowing advisers to use testimonials, endorsements in ads

Agency updating marketing rules for first time since 1961 to reflect new technology such as social media.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former LPL broker who pleaded guilty to $4.9 million Ponzi
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 04, 2019
SEC bars former LPL broker who pleaded guilty to $4.9 million Ponzi

Norwalk, Conn., financial professional preyed on elderly clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court to consider challenge to SEC disgorgement powers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 01, 2019
Supreme Court to consider challenge to SEC disgorgement powers

California couple fighting a $27 million disgorgement order argue the agency lacks the power to demand the penalty.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2019
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud

Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2019
SEC bars ex-compliance officer of Idaho RIA over wire fraud

Agency alleges Cameron High participated in the $11 million overbilling of clients.

By InvestmentNews
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 29, 2019
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products

Insurer's stock drops on report the agency is looking at the unit that handles retirement plans for school districts and universities.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 29, 2019
SEC reportedly probing AIG sales practices for retirement products

Insurer's stock drops on report the agency is looking at the unit that handles retirement plans for school districts and universities.

By Bloomberg
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION OCT 25, 2019
Is it time for Ken Fisher to step down?

Crisis management experts say the company is still playing catch-up and bold actions are needed.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
Feds charge GPB Capital executive with obstruction of justice

GPB's chief compliance officer stole information from SEC during its investigation: DOJ.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
Barred former LPL rep pleads guilty to $5 million fraud

James Booth of Norwalk, Conn., faces 20 years in prison.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC puts emphasis on protecting teachers, military personnel from overpaying for advice

Chairman Jay Clayton says Reg BI will help them shop around for best price

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2019
SEC official pushes back against criticism of share-class crackdown

RIAs should know better than not to disclose 12b-1 fees, says Enforcement co-director Peikin.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2019
SEC suggests advisers rebate revenue-sharing payments

In a seven-page FAQ, the agency takes a hard line on 12b-1 fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 22, 2019
UBS eliminating SMA management fees

The company believes the move will help advisers compete for business.

By Ryan W. Neal
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 21, 2019
'Trusted' professionals are targeting older Americans

Elderly fraud often involves professional firms and companies, including banks, financial advisers, insurers and law firms.

By Bloomberg
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 21, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in House to expand pool of accredited investors

Bill to include expertise, experience criteria faces difficult legislative prospects

By Mark Schoeff Jr.