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Crypto investors more likely to leap before looking as new products test protections
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Crypto investors more likely to leap before looking as new products test protections

New FINRA findings suggest younger crypto- and meme-focused investors may be especially vulnerable to fraud and counterparty risks.

By Leo Almazora
Jamie Dimon throws support behind changes to quarterly reporting
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2025
Jamie Dimon throws support behind changes to quarterly reporting

The longtime CEO of JPMorgan sided with President Trump's proposal for less frequent disclosures, citing "endless rules" that are "part of a much bigger problem."

By Leo Almazora
Hackers claim 1 billion record mega-breach in Salesforce attack
FINTECH OCT 03, 2025
Hackers claim 1 billion record mega-breach in Salesforce attack

Experts say the cyber-criminal coalition's latest threat, which names Alllianz Life and other giant firms, marks a tactical shift from traditional ransomware to public extortion.

By Leo Almazora
SEC investigating exchange over alleged Scientology ties, fund misuse
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 03, 2025
SEC investigating exchange over alleged Scientology ties, fund misuse

Startup under the microscope following whistleblower reports and revelations by former employees, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses Brooklyn adviser of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 03, 2025
SEC accuses Brooklyn adviser of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme

The SEC alleges a Brooklyn adviser raised $4.1 million from clients in a Ponzi-like scheme, spotlighting adviser oversight and compliance risks in wealth management.

Vanguard rivals finally get hands on its tax-busting fund design
ETFS OCT 03, 2025
Vanguard rivals finally get hands on its tax-busting fund design

While the SEC works through a bursting waitlist, technical challenges remain for mutual fund giants looking to seize competitive advantage.

By Bloomberg
Florida fraudster drains millions, pleads guilty in federal court
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 02, 2025
Florida fraudster drains millions, pleads guilty in federal court

Resident, who posed as a financial advisor, pleads guilty to a multi-million dollar fraud that targeted retirement accounts, robbing many of their life savings.

Supreme Court: Fed governor Lisa Cook to remain in office
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 01, 2025
Supreme Court: Fed governor Lisa Cook to remain in office

Arguments are scheduled for January 2026, ensuring Cook will serve through the end of this year’s remaining Fed policy meetings.

By Andy Burt
Government shutdown looms: What to know about the SEC, IPOs, the IRS, and more
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2025
Government shutdown looms: What to know about the SEC, IPOs, the IRS, and more

Failure to resolve federal deadlock by midnight could stall IPO approvals, limit SEC activity, and delay jobs data, while Social Security and essential services continue.

By Leo Almazora
Former Cetera, Securities America broker gets 32 months in prison after looting client trust
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2025
Former Cetera, Securities America broker gets 32 months in prison after looting client trust

Michael P. Raineri, 63, stole $531,411 from a client's trust account over about six years, according to the U.S Attorney's office.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC moves to cut costs for Consolidated Audit Trail after court setback
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2025
SEC moves to cut costs for Consolidated Audit Trail after court setback

New SEC measures seek to lower the financial burden of the Consolidated Audit Trail, following years of rising costs and legal challenges.

By Leo Almazora
SEC edges closer to decision on ETF share classes
ETFS SEP 29, 2025
SEC edges closer to decision on ETF share classes

The regulator's impending response to a 2023 application by Dimensional Fund Advisors could open the door to a broader boom of dual share-class mutual fund products.

By Leo Almazora
SEC seeks public input on reviving mortgage-backed securities market
FIXED INCOME SEP 26, 2025
SEC seeks public input on reviving mortgage-backed securities market

The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting feedback on regulatory barriers as it considers changes to revive RMBS and asset-backed securities offerings.

By Leo Almazora
SEC alleges Vukota Capital Management misled investors, breached fiduciary duty
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 26, 2025
SEC alleges Vukota Capital Management misled investors, breached fiduciary duty

SEC claims Vukota Capital Management and affiliates breached fiduciary duties and misled investors through undisclosed loans and misleading fund communications.

Schwab paying damages in lawsuits linked to RIA that sold structured notes
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 24, 2025
Schwab paying damages in lawsuits linked to RIA that sold structured notes

The notes never reached maturity and Vora Wealth Management clients have lost more than $89 million.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC's new rules set stage for wave of crypto ETFs
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2025
SEC's new rules set stage for wave of crypto ETFs

Asset managers eye dozens of new cryptocurrency ETF listings as the federal regulator streamlines approval process and shortens launch timelines.

By Leo Almazora
Elizabeth Warren, Maxine Waters press Treasury on delayed AML rule for investment advisors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 22, 2025
Elizabeth Warren, Maxine Waters press Treasury on delayed AML rule for investment advisors

A joint letter from the Democratic lawmakers to Secretary Scott Bessent warned of weakened protections against foreign risks to the US financial system.

By Leo Almazora
Former LPL advisor hit with cease and desist order linked to sale of crypto funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 19, 2025
Former LPL advisor hit with cease and desist order linked to sale of crypto funds

Beginning in 2021, Lisa Boisselle and her firm Wealthwise solicited clients to invest in two crypto asset-related programs, according to an Arizona cease and desist order.

By Bruce Kelly
Fiduciary standard comes first among CFP Board's new public policy priorities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 19, 2025
Fiduciary standard comes first among CFP Board's new public policy priorities

The credentialing body for CFP professionals also has retirement security, consumer education, and preserving tax-exempt status for nonprofits on its lobbying agenda.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2025
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada

SEC claims 5 Fruits Enterprises and its managers raised funds by promising automated trading and guaranteed returns, but most funds were never invested.