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Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning

The stock trading platform is facing an enforcement action as the federal regulator continues to crack down on digital assets.

By Bloomberg
Fiduciary commitment should be table stakes
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 06, 2024
Fiduciary commitment should be table stakes

Speed and nature of new DOL rule has left many in the insurance industry fuming, losing sight of the impact on ordinary investors

By InvestmentNews
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge

Lawsuit filed in Texas federal court argues that the agency “has exceeded its authority,” acting inconsistently with ERISA’s intent.

By Leo Almazora
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds

New report argues the guidelines, developed more than a decade ago, must be updated to better reflect current landscape of 401(k) plan options.

By Leo Almazora
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 03, 2024
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell

The company’s share price slumped after the federal regulator revealed charges of “massive fraud” against its auditing firm, leading to $14M in penalties.

By Leo Almazora
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 01, 2024
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members

The financial services giant reported a years-long system failure that exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive info.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule
COMPLIANCE APR 24, 2024
Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule

A growing sentiment against restricting employee moves could affect non-solicitation, too.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 24, 2024
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule

The regulator’s motion to restrict noncompete agreements has drawn an immediate reaction from business groups and financial industry stakeholders.

By Leo Almazora
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'

Opponents left disappointed after final rule released, DOL accused of 'conducting an ideological campaign to ban commissions'.

By Emile Hallez
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule
COMPLIANCE APR 22, 2024
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule

Following debate from advisors and retirement plan stakeholders, the Department of Labor is set to unveil its final decision on the rule.

By Leo Almazora
Financial footprint of student loan debt
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Financial footprint of student loan debt

Surveys show student loans are a massive financial impediment for many. A recent Biden administration proposal to reduce or forgive some debt would help a small portion of borrowers.

By Emile Hallez
SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2024
SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls

An alert from the regulator details problems it found in firms' compliance procedures, advertising practices, and Form ADV disclosures.

By Leo Almazora
What gets Finra's head of enforcement out of bed in the morning?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 18, 2024
What gets Finra's head of enforcement out of bed in the morning?

The regulator's Bill St. Louis has been sharing his priorities.

By Steve Randall
Senators push back against SEC climate rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2024
Senators push back against SEC climate rule

More than 30 senators are supporting a measure that would overturn the regulator’s climate disclosure rule.

By Leo Almazora
SEC dings Minnesota investment manager over pay-to-play conflict
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2024
SEC dings Minnesota investment manager over pay-to-play conflict

'Is four grand really going to influence a politician’s thinking?' one consultant asks.

By Bruce Kelly
Suit challenges SEC market surveillance tool as unconstitutional
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 17, 2024
Suit challenges SEC market surveillance tool as unconstitutional

The Texas lawsuit accuses the SEC of acting without authority to create the Consolidated Audit Trail, a database that would collect virtually all US trading data.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley downplays AML scrutiny for wealth clients
WIREHOUSES APR 17, 2024
Morgan Stanley downplays AML scrutiny for wealth clients

CEO says it's nothing new to be talking to regulators.

By Bloomberg
Global regulators want to bolster hedge fund protections
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2024
Global regulators want to bolster hedge fund protections

Proposals would help funds cope with market stress.

By Bloomberg
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision

Industry groups express disappointment at the Office of Management and Budget's speedy review of the controversial rule.

By Leo Almazora