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ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2019
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light

The SEC plans to approve active nontransparent ETFs from T. Rowe Price, Natixis, Fidelity and Blue Tractor

By Bloomberg
How new fintech solutions can assist with Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 14, 2019
How new fintech solutions can assist with Reg BI

Leveraging key technologies can ensure that clients' interests are protected.

By Bloomberg
SEC highlights enforcement actions involving advisers and brokers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 11, 2019
SEC highlights enforcement actions involving advisers and brokers

Cases bring focus to protection of retail investors, including crackdown on expensive share classes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC brings its adviser advertising rules into the internet age
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 09, 2019
The SEC brings its adviser advertising rules into the internet age

The changes should allow advisory firms to make better use of social media.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley to pay $1.5 million penalty over fund classes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 08, 2019
Morgan Stanley to pay $1.5 million penalty over fund classes

SEC says the firm's share-class selection calculator was inadequately tested and validated.

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges Bolton Securities with failing to disclose 12b-1 fee conflicts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 07, 2019
SEC charges Bolton Securities with failing to disclose 12b-1 fee conflicts

Agency says firm also engaged in self-dealing transactions that profited firm's reps.

By InvestmentNews
State insurance commissioners closing in on stronger standard for annuity sales
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 07, 2019
State insurance commissioners closing in on stronger standard for annuity sales

Critic says latest iteration falls short of true best-interest standard set by New York

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Feds charge New York 'consultant' with running multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 07, 2019
Feds charge New York 'consultant' with running multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme

Ruless Pierre charged with securities fraud and wire fraud over promises of 20% returns.

By Bloomberg
Lawsuit claims GPB a Ponzi, riven with conflicts and self-dealing
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2019
Lawsuit claims GPB a Ponzi, riven with conflicts and self-dealing

Attorneys say investment firm's returns to investors came from new investors, not from business operations

By Bruce Kelly
SEC tallies more enforcement activity in 2019, increases penalties, money returned to investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 06, 2019
SEC tallies more enforcement activity in 2019, increases penalties, money returned to investors

Agency takes most actions against advisers, investment companies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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.