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Investors who overestimate their financial acumen pay higher fees, Finra says
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 06, 2023
Investors who overestimate their financial acumen pay higher fees, Finra says

But those who showed objective knowledge paid less, research shows.

By Emile Hallez
FPA launches program to attract members from Ameriprise
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 05, 2023
FPA launches program to attract members from Ameriprise

An advocate questions whether the CFP credential's fiduciary obligation can apply in a firm where advisors are dually registered.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House turmoil not likely to quiet GOP critics of SEC rule proposals        
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 04, 2023
House turmoil not likely to quiet GOP critics of SEC rule proposals        

'This is a transition of leadership,' says a former Democratic Senate staffer. 'It's business as usual with respect to oversight of the SEC.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC's 'cryptos are securities' court appeal denied
ALTERNATIVES OCT 04, 2023
SEC's 'cryptos are securities' court appeal denied

Regulator cannot challenge federal court judge’s ruling on Ripple Labs’ digital currency.

By Bloomberg
How to go from ethics awardee to $300K insider trading claims
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 04, 2023
How to go from ethics awardee to $300K insider trading claims

Goldman Sachs trader denies sharing tips with friends and family.

By Bloomberg
House bill to double HSA limits slammed as perk for wealthy
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2023
House bill to double HSA limits slammed as perk for wealthy

Opponents say the legislation would do little to help most people.

By Emile Hallez
Massachusetts, Finra fine Fidelity $1.65 million, alleging lax standards for options trading
ALTERNATIVES OCT 02, 2023
Massachusetts, Finra fine Fidelity $1.65 million, alleging lax standards for options trading

Galvin cites Fidelity's “half-hearted and lackadaisical attitude” on approving clients to trade risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
As SEC delays approving spot bitcoin ETFs, ethereum futures get a nod
ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2023
As SEC delays approving spot bitcoin ETFs, ethereum futures get a nod

But advisors who want crypto ETFs are waiting for spot products, observers say.

By Emile Hallez
Wall Street hit with latest wave of fines in SEC WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 29, 2023
Wall Street hit with latest wave of fines in SEC WhatsApp probe

Ten firms, including Baird and Interactive Brokers, agreed to pay penalties totaling $79 million for employees' use of unmonitored communications channels on the job.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin ETF review delayed again by SEC
ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2023
Bitcoin ETF review delayed again by SEC

The regulator has paused decisions ahead of a government shutdown.

By Bloomberg
Trump loses appeal of financial fraud case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 28, 2023
Trump loses appeal of financial fraud case

The former president could be back in court as soon as this Monday, with Trump Tower at risk.

By Matthew Sellers
Gold IRA Ponzi paid for luxury cars, esports team, CFTC says
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2023
Gold IRA Ponzi paid for luxury cars, esports team, CFTC says

Regal Assets and its owners pilfered $21 million from clients, the CFTC and California DFPI allege.

By Emile Hallez
Broker who sold GWG bonds faces deluge of investor complaints
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2023
Broker who sold GWG bonds faces deluge of investor complaints

'I intend to vigorously defend myself against these claims,' broker Tony Barouti states.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC agrees on Wall Street WhatsApp settlement, says Reuters
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 28, 2023
SEC agrees on Wall Street WhatsApp settlement, says Reuters

Report says that the deals are now being considered by the firms involved.

By Bloomberg
House grills Gensler over shutdown, CAT and climate rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 27, 2023
House grills Gensler over shutdown, CAT and climate rule

Members of the House Financial Services Committee spent hours criticizing or praising the SEC's work under Chair Gensler.

By Emile Hallez
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 27, 2023
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program

The rule allowing such inspections is due to expire at the end of this year, but Finra has asked to delay the expiration until June 30.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 27, 2023
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges

Regulator says multiple conflicts were not disclosed over 5-year period.

By Steve Randall
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine

The asset manager is appealing its conviction for helping wealthy clients with cross-border cash moves.

By Bloomberg
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 26, 2023
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud

Former president loses New York lawsuit as judge describes 'fantasy world.'

By Matthew Sellers
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 26, 2023
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown

'It feels like déjà vu,' says one advisor. 'This is what they do every time.' The SEC would have to furlough the vast majority of its staff, bringing enforcement and exams almost to a halt.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.