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Devil is in the detail of Finra's new remote inspections pilot
OPINION JUN 17, 2024
Devil is in the detail of Finra's new remote inspections pilot

FSI will work constructively with the regulator to find the best way forward, just as it did over residential supervisory location designations.

By Dale Brown
Wells Fargo latest to be sued over forfeited 401(k) money
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2024
Wells Fargo latest to be sued over forfeited 401(k) money

A proposed class action accuses the company of violating ERISA for its $45.8 billion 401(k) plan.

By Emile Hallez
White House unlikely to support SALT cap hikes as tax fight looms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 13, 2024
White House unlikely to support SALT cap hikes as tax fight looms

A second term for President Joe Biden would mean focusing on higher taxes for corporations and billionaires, says top economic advisor.

By Bloomberg
Brooklyn-based brokerage TradeZero hit with $250k penalty over finfluencer activities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 11, 2024
Brooklyn-based brokerage TradeZero hit with $250k penalty over finfluencer activities

Finra investigation finds pandemic-era promotions, recordkeeping, and privacy notices to investors breached a raft of rules and regulations.

By Leo Almazora
Auto-IRAs get another push in Rhode Island
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2024
Auto-IRAs get another push in Rhode Island

Senate Bill 2045 aims to require state private employers to provide a workplace retirement plan, with provisions for a state auto-IRA program.

By Leo Almazora
SEC alleges pre-IPO share sales fraud 'like a Hollywood movie'  
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 10, 2024
SEC alleges pre-IPO share sales fraud 'like a Hollywood movie'  

Sales force said to have made $45M, agency warns of similar investment scams.

By Steve Randall
Financial Fitness Act gets a thumbs up from IRI
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Financial Fitness Act gets a thumbs up from IRI

The Insured Retirement Institute is applauding a new bill that could help more Americans address the problem of student debt.

By Leo Almazora
Canadian bank TD sues wealth advisor who "abruptly" exited amid AML probe
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 07, 2024
Canadian bank TD sues wealth advisor who "abruptly" exited amid AML probe

The Toronto-based lender says the advisor and a colleague breached contract as they joined Raymond James.

By Bloomberg
Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 06, 2024
Mind SEC’s new data breach rules, says Finra

The industry regulator is urging member firms to start taking appropriate measures as changes to Regulation S-P take effect.

By Leo Almazora
SEC sued over broker-dealer texting fines data
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 06, 2024
SEC sued over broker-dealer texting fines data

'Extraordinarily large' sums prompt American Securities Association's lawsuit, which asks commission to turn over documents showing how those amounts were reached.

By Emile Hallez
SEC marketing rule has 'fallen short' of industry expectations
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 06, 2024
SEC marketing rule has 'fallen short' of industry expectations

Seward & Kissel report finds rule is creating challenges for investment advisors.

By Steve Randall
House GOP spending bill is a wish list of deregulation
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 05, 2024
House GOP spending bill is a wish list of deregulation

The appropriations bill has numerous riders designed to stop the SEC's climate rule, Consolidated Audit Trail, and other regulations.

By Emile Hallez
SEC's hedge fund clampdown faces setback in US court
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2024
SEC's hedge fund clampdown faces setback in US court

The regulator is weighing its options after a federal appeals court ruled against its proposed fee disclosure rule.

By Bloomberg
If a prospectus falls in a forest, does it make a sound?
OPINION JUN 04, 2024
If a prospectus falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

The SEC's overly cautious approach to change leaves them disconnected from the modern investor and the markets they serve.  

By Mark Goldberg
Battle lines drawn over DOL's fiduciary rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2024
Battle lines drawn over DOL's fiduciary rule

Despite DOL’s efforts to protect itself, Congress and insurance industry go on the attack as first lawsuit is filed amid allegations the department exceeded its authority.

By Emile Hallez
Rule breaking nonbanks to be listed on new public register
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2024
Rule breaking nonbanks to be listed on new public register

Repeat offenders will be highlighted by CFPB platform.

By Steve Randall
401(k) lawsuits over 'forfeited' money get a lifeline
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2024
401(k) lawsuits over 'forfeited' money get a lifeline

There is one way to help avoid such litigation in the future, one lawyer says: Get rid of vesting schedules.

By Emile Hallez
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2024
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs

For those who want to avoid becoming fiduciaries, be wary of the line between education and advice, lawyers warn.

By Emile Hallez
Ex-RIA, CEO behind failed opportunity fund to pay $600k in penalties
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 29, 2024
Ex-RIA, CEO behind failed opportunity fund to pay $600k in penalties

The New York-based firm and its CEO made false statements and doctored portfolio data for a fund with positions in China, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Citi, HSBC, Barclays amp up back-to-office pressure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 25, 2024
Citi, HSBC, Barclays amp up back-to-office pressure

The banks are pushing more staff to report for in-person work as Finra shifts its rules around workplace monitoring.

By Bloomberg