A 76-year-old insurance agent is facing nearly a century of prison time after pleading guilty to securities fraud stemming from the sale of unregistered securities and fake investments.
Last Friday, the one-year anniversary of the flash crash, SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro told attendees at the Investment Company Institute's annual general-membership meeting that the commission is looking at further regulation of high-frequency traders and mandating standards for exchanges' automated systems to make sure that something similar doesn't happen again
Living up to its warnings, Finra has walloped five firms for overcharging for postage and handling
Ken Norensberg, chief operating officer of Tritaurian Capital Inc., has won a contested small-firm seat on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. board.
Interested in a seat on Finra's small firm advisory board or on one of its district committees? You have until Oct. 7 to submit a form to get your name on the ballot.
A congressional hearing next week that will delve into the issues of fiduciary duty and a self-regulatory organization for advisers also is likely to provide a platform to introduce an SRO bill — or at least an outline that could turn into a measure.
The bold new era of regulation that Congress laid out in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law has not arrived — at least not for financial advisers.
Lobbying in favor of a self-regulatory organization for investment advisers has gained momentum, with a major insurance organization calling on Congress to authorize Finra the to do the job.
Lobbying in favor of a self-regulatory organization for investment advisers has gained momentum, with a major insurance organization calling on Congress to authorize Finra the to do the job.
President defends 'important changes,' nominates first head of consumer protection bureau; Republicans seek guarantees
Regulator cites lack of liquidity and high fees; product sales remain brisk
Regulator wants commissions subtracted right away from value shown on statements; 'pendulum has swung too far'
Regulator prepares proposal after May complaint against David Lerner Associates; time it takes to get market valuations not up to par
Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon — trustees for Medical Capital Holdings — claim that brokers should not have sold the MedCap private placement to clients. Meanwhile, the banks themselves face litigation stemming from the Reg D offering.
In the latest twist in the ongoing saga of Apple REITs sold by David Lerner Associates, plaintiffs claim the B-D used a line of credit and other sources to boost dividend payments beyond what was prudent. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110826&Category=FREE&ArtNo=826009999&Ref=PH>Home prices still plunging in these states</a>
Bond king says governments should look to prime economic pump first, then lower borrowing
Panel must find $1.5 trillion in savings; taxes and entitlements on the table?
A special congressional committee created by last week's debt ceiling legislation is unlikely to have the time or the political will to tackle any meaningful tax reforms
