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Bank of America agrees to $72.5M Epstein settlement
WIREHOUSES MAR 30, 2026
Bank of America agrees to $72.5M Epstein settlement

Court filings spotlight disputed account activity and transfers linked to figures in Epstein’s orbit, including Apollo co-founder Leon Black.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses college student of siphoning nearly $7 million from two investment funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 27, 2026
SEC accuses college student of siphoning nearly $7 million from two investment funds

The SEC says he fabricated returns, photoshopped records, then launched a second fund.

By Tez Romero
15 lawsuits hit Norada Capital over alleged $60M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
15 lawsuits hit Norada Capital over alleged $60M Ponzi scheme

A barred broker ran the books. The SEC filing said no disqualifications applied.

By Tez Romero
Lottery.com SPAC fraud unravels as three former executives plead guilty
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
Lottery.com SPAC fraud unravels as three former executives plead guilty

Revenue was manufactured. The stock collapsed 97%. Now the guilty pleas are in.

By Tez Romero
JPMorgan sues ex-advisor for harvesting client data before defecting to rival
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
JPMorgan sues ex-advisor for harvesting client data before defecting to rival

The firm says he accessed hundreds of profiles after hours — then started calling

By Tez Romero
Second Circuit shields Barclays from investor lawsuit over VXX reverse split
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 26, 2026
Second Circuit shields Barclays from investor lawsuit over VXX reverse split

Barclays issued unregistered notes for two years. Investors still lost in court

By Carleen Bongat
Stifel strikes out in court bid to toss $133 million legal payment to client
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 25, 2026
Stifel strikes out in court bid to toss $133 million legal payment to client

A federal judge in February made the recommendation to deny Stifel’s motion to vacate.

By Bruce Kelly
Second Circuit scraps $609M asset freeze on 777 Partners guarantors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 24, 2026
Second Circuit scraps $609M asset freeze on 777 Partners guarantors

Alleged bogus collateral, an anonymous tip, and a $609M debt no one could pay.

By Carleen Bongat
SEC hits robo-advisor Ally Invest with $500K fine over cash allocation conflict
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 24, 2026
SEC hits robo-advisor Ally Invest with $500K fine over cash allocation conflict

Ally Invest marketed its robo-advisor accounts as a no-fee offering, but relied on a 30% cash allocation on client portfolios to generate revenue for its bank and broker-dealer affiliates for nearly six years, according to the SEC.

By Andrew Cohen
J.P. Morgan fights to block FINRA arbitration over competing trust claims
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 23, 2026
J.P. Morgan fights to block FINRA arbitration over competing trust claims

Two trusts claim the same brokerage account — and an advisor lands in the crossfire

By Tez Romero
Pump-and-dump lawsuit alleges scammers weaponized a real advisor's stolen identity
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Pump-and-dump lawsuit alleges scammers weaponized a real advisor's stolen identity

A $4 IPO stock hit $31 before crashing 80% — and regulators are watching.

By Tez Romero
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2026
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures

Regulator says Avinesh Shankar used electronic signature software to submit 115 annuity applications tied to 64 customers.

By Leo Almazora
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect

New IRS data hold lessons for proposals to tax the wealthy in California, New York and other Blue states.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA bars Georgia broker at center of clients’ complaints seeking $9.8 million in damages
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 19, 2026
FINRA bars Georgia broker at center of clients’ complaints seeking $9.8 million in damages

Roger Roemmich worked at Dempsey Lord Smith from 2016 to 2020, moved to Alexander Capital, and then resigned last year.

By Bruce Kelly
FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 18, 2026
FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers

FINRA enforcement actions spiked in the years after the 2008 credit crisis but have fallen steadily over the past decade.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors

Joint SEC–CFTC move clarifies treatment of digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities.

By Leo Almazora
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona

State filing outlines 20 misdemeanor counts tied to alleged illegal betting markets.

By Steve Randall
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2026
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups

Ruling vacates Labor Department’s 2024 fiduciary package and related exemptions, keeping existing Reg BI and state best-interest standards in place.

By Leo Almazora
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases

Democrats are asking whether the Attorney General properly recused herself from cases involving clients of her brother, Brad Bondi.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups

Planning organizations including CFP Board and the FPA support updating the SEC’s small-entity yardstick while pressing for an employee-based standard.

By Leo Almazora