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Walton funds sue repeat SEC target over mini-tender offers to investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
Walton funds sue repeat SEC target over mini-tender offers to investors

Walton says $6.25 and $3.25 offers blindsided fund investors - and wants them stopped.

By Tez Romero
RIA employee was sane in 2022 when he committed double murder, jury rules
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
RIA employee was sane in 2022 when he committed double murder, jury rules

Ramy Fahim, a former research associate at Pence Wealth Management, is facing life in prison with no parole.

By Bruce Kelly
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 11, 2026
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors

Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by President Donald Trump to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

By James Rogers
GWG, Beneficient boss guilty of all charges in securities fraud trial
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
GWG, Beneficient boss guilty of all charges in securities fraud trial

According to a federal charges Bradley Heppner, 60, received more than $150 million in payments through funneling money from GWG Holdings to a shell company.

By Bruce Kelly
Andrew Left heads to trial as short-selling faces a legal reckoning
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
Andrew Left heads to trial as short-selling faces a legal reckoning

The Citron Research founder faces securities fraud charges that could reshape how activist short sellers operate – and communicate.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA remains under pressure
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2026
FINRA remains under pressure

Congressional hearings in March laid bare the severe doubts some lawmakers in Washington have about FINRA, the giant self-regulatory organization that oversees the securities industry.

By Bruce Kelly
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market

A new pied-à-terre surcharge aims to raise $500 million a year from the city's wealthiest property owners

Trump’s 10% global tariffs struck down by federal court in new blow to president’s policy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
Trump’s 10% global tariffs struck down by federal court in new blow to president’s policy

Judges ruled Thursday that the across-the-board import duties exceeded presidential authority under US law.

By Steve Randall
New Jersey passes independent contractor rule putting advisor businesses at risk
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
New Jersey passes independent contractor rule putting advisor businesses at risk

With 65% of New Jersey advisors considering relocation, the state's ABC test for worker classification rule could reshape the local advice landscape.

By Leo Almazora
The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2026
The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors

A six-month reporting schedule could be burdensome to financial advisors, warns Jay Dubow of law firm Troutman Pepper Locke.

By James Rogers
Former Osaic B-D on the hook for $2.5 million after losing employment retaliation case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 06, 2026
Former Osaic B-D on the hook for $2.5 million after losing employment retaliation case

One-time FSC Securities branch compliance officer awarded $750,000 of punitive damages as part of claim.

By Bruce Kelly
Reckoning comes for private credit as SEC, global watchdogs sharpen their focus
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2026
Reckoning comes for private credit as SEC, global watchdogs sharpen their focus

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are scrutinizing a nearly $2 trillion market that has thrived in the shadows – and the pressure is mounting.

By Leo Almazora
Ken Griffin sounds alarm on tax creep as more states target the wealthy
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2026
Ken Griffin sounds alarm on tax creep as more states target the wealthy

Arguing New York under Mayor Zohran Mamdani "doesn't welcome success," Citadel's billionaire CEO warns punishing fiscal policies are reshaping where wealth — and business — plants its flag.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue FS KKR Capital over private credit, dividend disclosures
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2026
Investors sue FS KKR Capital over private credit, dividend disclosures

Investors say FS KKR Capital downplayed bad loans while talking up portfolio stability and dividends.

By Tez Romero
NASAA advances sweeping reforms on advisor advertising and franchise broker oversight
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2026
NASAA advances sweeping reforms on advisor advertising and franchise broker oversight

Dual initiatives target regulatory gaps while strengthening investor and franchisee protections.

By Steve Randall
Musk's trust to pay $1.5M to settle SEC's Twitter disclosure case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 04, 2026
Musk's trust to pay $1.5M to settle SEC's Twitter disclosure case

The penalty, a steep discount from what the SEC originally demanded, resolves claims that Musk's late filing let him purchase shares at artificially low prices before his $44 billion takeover.

By Leo Almazora
UBS loses appeal to strike $92.2 million arbitration payment to clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 04, 2026
UBS loses appeal to strike $92.2 million arbitration payment to clients

“If the court accepted UBS’s argument, it would open the courthouse doors to every losing party following an arbitration award of punitive damages,” a federal judge wrote.

By Bruce Kelly
TIAA sues ex-advisor for allegedly chasing clients from a $400M book
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 04, 2026
TIAA sues ex-advisor for allegedly chasing clients from a $400M book

He told TIAA he wasn't soliciting clients. Then three of them called the firm.

By Tez Romero
Millions of Americans may qualify for Covid-era tax refunds – but the clock is ticking
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2026
Millions of Americans may qualify for Covid-era tax refunds – but the clock is ticking

A federal court ruling has opened a narrow window for taxpayers to reclaim penalties and interest assessed by the IRS during the pandemic.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue Apollo, CEO Rowan over alleged Epstein cover-up
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 01, 2026
Investors sue Apollo, CEO Rowan over alleged Epstein cover-up

Suit claims Apollo's "no business with Epstein" line collapses against newly released DOJ files

By Tez Romero