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Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls
WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls

Broker-dealer self-regulator finds pattern of gross supervisory failure involving municipal securities over a five-year period.

By Leo Almazora
Treasury proposes anti-money laundering rule for financial advisors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 14, 2024
Treasury proposes anti-money laundering rule for financial advisors

Should advisors receive a cash prize for catching potential money launderers?

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC’s Gensler cautions against overblown claims about AI
FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
SEC’s Gensler cautions against overblown claims about AI

The SEC chair warned companies against 'AI washing' when they talk to investors about their use of the technology.

By Bloomberg
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions

The DOL unit closed nearly 200 criminal investigations and recovered more than $840 million through formal enforcement actions.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

By Leo Almazora
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 09, 2024
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say

'I’d love to see the [full] SALT deduction come back but not if it means rates go up,' one advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 09, 2024
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures

Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.

By Bloomberg
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 08, 2024
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data

The industry faces scrutiny over high use of energy to mine cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 07, 2024
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award

Deborah Adeimy claimed firm blocked her from running in GOP primary, aide says 'we're unclear how award figure was calculated.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

By Emile Hallez
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 06, 2024
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles

It’s more likely the GOP will make a point about their frustrations with the SEC than actually get the bill through the Democratic-controlled Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC to add ‘dealer’ tag to hedge funds trading Treasuries
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 06, 2024
SEC to add ‘dealer’ tag to hedge funds trading Treasuries

Dozens of firms may face increased scrutiny and compliance costs in regulatory overhaul.

By Bloomberg
Oregon orders Raymond James to pay nearly $200K over ‘unreasonable commissions’
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2024
Oregon orders Raymond James to pay nearly $200K over ‘unreasonable commissions’

State regulator imposes penalties in relation to overcharging exposed by multistate investigation.

By Leo Almazora
Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs' use of mandatory arbitration
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 01, 2024
Investor advocates call on SEC to end RIAs' use of mandatory arbitration

'Investors are forced into an arbitration process that’s unfair – a process that too often leaves retirees ripped off by unscrupulous RIAs and then priced out of  justice by forced arbitration clauses inserted by folks who are fake fiduciaries,' PIABA president says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 01, 2024
House passes $78B bill with business, child tax breaks

Lackluster Republican support in the Senate threatens to sink the measure.

By Bloomberg
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 01, 2024
Bank to the stars fined $65M over risk control failures

OCC says City National Bank 'engaged in unsafe or unsound practices.'

By Bloomberg
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 31, 2024
Democrats would boost savings with 401(k)s for babies

Several states have such programs, and extending the accounts to the federal level could decrease the wealth gap, legislators say

By Emile Hallez
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 31, 2024
State regulators oppose bill to allow private markets access through advisors

This idea may result in investors paying higher fees without requisite returns, argues state regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.