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SEC charges New York rep with stealing $2.4M from elderly client
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 31, 2023
SEC charges New York rep with stealing $2.4M from elderly client

Charges 'about as serious as it gets' after advisor allegedly tricks client into signing a power of attorney to enable ripoff.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 28, 2023
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action

Big fine expected as the agency looks for another scalp.

By Matthew Sellers
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 28, 2023
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  

Many of the investors were elderly retirees who were members of the same church as the man charged.

By Steve Randall
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI
FINTECH JUL 27, 2023
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI

Proposal will be an 'additive regime' that gets layered on, according to lawyer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2023
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG

While about half of plan consultants and advisors recommend sustainability-themed investment options, employers are worried about legislative changes around ESG.

By Emile Hallez
Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action
FINTECH JUL 27, 2023
Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action

Investors join nationwide law firm suit.

By Matthew Sellers
Playboy Race Team-linked financial advisor who defrauded NHL players in court again
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 27, 2023
Playboy Race Team-linked financial advisor who defrauded NHL players in court again

Clients included Stanley Cup champions, other NHL stars.

By Matthew Sellers
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2023
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The agency is responsible for distributing Social Security to more than 70 million beneficiaries and commands a $1 trillion budget.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC proposal would require brokers, advisors to remediate conflicts related to use of AI
FINTECH JUL 26, 2023
SEC proposal would require brokers, advisors to remediate conflicts related to use of AI

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says investors deserve to be protected but a critic argues proposal shows 'hostility toward technology.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients

One broker used client funds to pay expenses, while another used client cash to buy real estate.

By Bruce Kelly
Fed set to hike rates to 22-year high today, experts give their views
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 26, 2023
Fed set to hike rates to 22-year high today, experts give their views

The Federal Reserve will make the announcement at 2 p.m. ET and markets are expecting another increase.

By Steve Randall
Federal prosecutors charge billionaire with insider trading
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 26, 2023
Federal prosecutors charge billionaire with insider trading

86-year-old British soccer club owner indicted in New York.

By Bloomberg
Awaiting the Fed: Traders cautious ahead of rate decision
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 25, 2023
Awaiting the Fed: Traders cautious ahead of rate decision

Earnings are also in sharp focus as more of the world's largest corporations reveal results.

By Bloomberg
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 24, 2023
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits

Knock, knock, who’s there? Not the IRS anymore — at least not without an appointment.

By Matthew Sellers
UBS to pay $387M in fines linked to Credit Suisse's dealings with Archegos
WIREHOUSES JUL 24, 2023
UBS to pay $387M in fines linked to Credit Suisse's dealings with Archegos

The fines imposed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority follow UBS guidance that legal liabilities related to Credit Suisse could total $4 billion.

By Bloomberg
Permanent remote supervision? Not so fast
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 24, 2023
Permanent remote supervision? Not so fast

The industry’s frustration is understandable. But state regulators and the plaintiff’s bar have a point, too.

By InvestmentNews
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer
ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2023
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer

The egregious case of Jamie Worden and the continuing issue of unpaid arbitration awards.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump-linked SPAC to pay $18M fine to SEC over 'material misrepresentations'
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 21, 2023
Trump-linked SPAC to pay $18M fine to SEC over 'material misrepresentations'

Share price soars on news.

By Matthew Sellers
FTX lawsuit alleges big bonuses, abuse of power, and a private island
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 21, 2023
FTX lawsuit alleges big bonuses, abuse of power, and a private island

The list of complaints against the collapsed crypto exchange executives is building.

By Bloomberg
ETF strategy designed for night owls gets a wake-up call
EQUITIES JUL 20, 2023
ETF strategy designed for night owls gets a wake-up call

NightShares shutters two ETFs that only invest when the market is closed.

By Jeff Benjamin