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Millionaires: Go ahead and tax the rich — just not us
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 27, 2011
Millionaires: Go ahead and tax the rich — just not us

More than 70% agree that wealthy should kick in more, but half say they're not wealthy

By John Goff
Rich already feeling the pinch in this affluent state
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 27, 2011
Rich already feeling the pinch in this affluent state

New Jersey's wealthy saying goodbye to on-demand garbage pick up, hello to higher property taxes

By John Goff
Rothstein gets 50 years in prison for $1.2B ponzi
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 23, 2011
Rothstein gets 50 years in prison for $1.2B ponzi

Former South Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein was sentenced to 50 years in prison for using his law firm to run a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme that financed a lavish lifestyle, bankrolled his firm and bought political influence.

By Bloomberg
Insider Corporate tax reform could snare advisory firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 22, 2011
Insider Corporate tax reform could snare advisory firms

Cuts for larger companies may be paid for by elimination of deductions for LLPs and LLCs

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitration rules against Société Générale in $61 million award
ALTERNATIVES DEC 22, 2011
Finra arbitration rules against Société Générale in $61 million award

A Finra arbitration panel has ruled against Société Générale SA and a handful of its affiliates, ordering the bank to pay $61 million to a California-based fund manager.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
Coming to a branch near you: Finra examiners

As Finra recently indicated in its summary of this year's examinations, <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20111221/FREE/111229981>, 2011 was a very busy year.</a>

By Mark Bruno
SEC appeals Rakoff's rejection of $285M Citigroup settlement
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
SEC appeals Rakoff's rejection of $285M Citigroup settlement

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appealed a federal judge's decision to reject its proposed $285 million settlement with Citigroup Inc.

By Doug Cubberley
Wells to pay $2M to settle claims broker sold unsuitable investments to seniors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
Wells to pay $2M to settle claims broker sold unsuitable investments to seniors

Finra alleged that a broker bought reverse convertible notes for 21 mostly elderly customers

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
SEC may pursue out-of-court deals

The Securities and Exchange Commission appears likely to pursue more cases administratively as a result of a federal judge's decision last week to reject a $285 million settlement with Citigroup Inc.

By Liz Skinner
A fine mess: SEC aims to raise penalties amid criticism of settlements
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
A fine mess: SEC aims to raise penalties amid criticism of settlements

By John Goff
Judge rejects Citigroup SEC mortgage securities accord
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
Judge rejects Citigroup SEC mortgage securities accord

Citigroup Inc.'s $285 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over mortgage-backed securities was rejected by federal judge who said he hadn't been given enough facts to approve it.

By Doug Cubberley
Ex-UBS wealth chief 'confused' over regulator's attempt to fine him
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 21, 2011
Ex-UBS wealth chief 'confused' over regulator's attempt to fine him

The former chief executive officer of UBS AG's wealth-management unit in the U.K., said he was &#8220;confused&#8221; by the British finance regulator's attempt to fine him for failing to prevent unauthorized trading.

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 20, 2011
SEC, SIPC ready to rumble over Ponzi payouts

By Dan Jamieson
Biggest bounced check ever as bank failures cost U.S. $88B
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 20, 2011
Biggest bounced check ever as bank failures cost U.S. $88B

Critics claim more transparency needed to prevent future fiascos; no 'scalps on the wall'

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 20, 2011
With new rule, DOL nixes additional fees for 401(k) advisers

The Labor Department has finalized a rule aimed at deterring financial advisers from receiving additional compensation based on the funds they choose for retirement plans

By Darla Mercado
Labor Department, SEC coordinate on participant 401(k) fee disclosures
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 20, 2011
Labor Department, SEC coordinate on participant 401(k) fee disclosures

The Labor Department and the SEC agree on fee disclosures.

By Darla Mercado
New SEC commissioner wants agency to slow down
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 16, 2011
New SEC commissioner wants agency to slow down

It didn't take long for Daniel Gallagher, the SEC's newest commissioner, to disagree with the agency's chairman, Mary Schapiro.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 16, 2011
In Rakoff's wake, SEC may settle matters out of court

Commission asks Congress for powers to handle cases administratively; no risk of consent agreements

By Liz Skinner
Citi kitty for SEC settlement will need to get a lot bigger: Lawyers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 16, 2011
Citi kitty for SEC settlement will need to get a lot bigger: Lawyers

Judge rejected initial $285M deal; money only place for 'any latitude'

By John Goff
Judge Dredd may scotch $285M Citi settlement: Attorney
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 16, 2011
Judge Dredd may scotch $285M Citi settlement: Attorney

Rakoff seems skeptical of deal with SEC; down this path before

By Liz Skinner