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The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2026
The SEC wants to let firms report twice a year. This is what it means for advisors

A six-month reporting schedule could be burdensome to financial advisors, warns Jay Dubow of law firm Troutman Pepper Locke.

By James Rogers
Former Osaic B-D on the hook for $2.5 million after losing employment retaliation case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 06, 2026
Former Osaic B-D on the hook for $2.5 million after losing employment retaliation case

One-time FSC Securities branch compliance officer awarded $750,000 of punitive damages as part of claim.

By Bruce Kelly
Reckoning comes for private credit as SEC, global watchdogs sharpen their focus
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2026
Reckoning comes for private credit as SEC, global watchdogs sharpen their focus

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are scrutinizing a nearly $2 trillion market that has thrived in the shadows – and the pressure is mounting.

By Leo Almazora
Ken Griffin sounds alarm on tax creep as more states target the wealthy
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2026
Ken Griffin sounds alarm on tax creep as more states target the wealthy

Arguing New York under Mayor Zohran Mamdani "doesn't welcome success," Citadel's billionaire CEO warns punishing fiscal policies are reshaping where wealth — and business — plants its flag.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue FS KKR Capital over private credit, dividend disclosures
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2026
Investors sue FS KKR Capital over private credit, dividend disclosures

Investors say FS KKR Capital downplayed bad loans while talking up portfolio stability and dividends.

By Tez Romero
NASAA advances sweeping reforms on advisor advertising and franchise broker oversight
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 05, 2026
NASAA advances sweeping reforms on advisor advertising and franchise broker oversight

Dual initiatives target regulatory gaps while strengthening investor and franchisee protections.

By Steve Randall
Musk's trust to pay $1.5M to settle SEC's Twitter disclosure case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 04, 2026
Musk's trust to pay $1.5M to settle SEC's Twitter disclosure case

The penalty, a steep discount from what the SEC originally demanded, resolves claims that Musk's late filing let him purchase shares at artificially low prices before his $44 billion takeover.

By Leo Almazora
UBS loses appeal to strike $92.2 million arbitration payment to clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 04, 2026
UBS loses appeal to strike $92.2 million arbitration payment to clients

“If the court accepted UBS’s argument, it would open the courthouse doors to every losing party following an arbitration award of punitive damages,” a federal judge wrote.

By Bruce Kelly
TIAA sues ex-advisor for allegedly chasing clients from a $400M book
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 04, 2026
TIAA sues ex-advisor for allegedly chasing clients from a $400M book

He told TIAA he wasn't soliciting clients. Then three of them called the firm.

By Tez Romero
Millions of Americans may qualify for Covid-era tax refunds – but the clock is ticking
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2026
Millions of Americans may qualify for Covid-era tax refunds – but the clock is ticking

A federal court ruling has opened a narrow window for taxpayers to reclaim penalties and interest assessed by the IRS during the pandemic.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue Apollo, CEO Rowan over alleged Epstein cover-up
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 01, 2026
Investors sue Apollo, CEO Rowan over alleged Epstein cover-up

Suit claims Apollo's "no business with Epstein" line collapses against newly released DOJ files

By Tez Romero
New York insurance agent pleads guilty to running $50 million Ponzi
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 30, 2026
New York insurance agent pleads guilty to running $50 million Ponzi

Miles Burton Marshall faces up to 12 years in prison when sentenced in June.

By Bruce Kelly
Senate bans members from prediction markets amid insider trading concerns
ALTERNATIVES APR 30, 2026
Senate bans members from prediction markets amid insider trading concerns

With Kalshi and Polymarket at the center of insider trading allegations, Congress is moving on multiple fronts to rein in the fast-growing industry of event contracts.

By Leo Almazora
Beneficient, GWG boss spent $59 million on home improvements during time of alleged fraud scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 30, 2026
Beneficient, GWG boss spent $59 million on home improvements during time of alleged fraud scheme

Bradley Heppner was close to $25 million over budget on refurbishing his Dallas mansion, according to contractor.

By Bruce Kelly
Judge rejects Sam Bankman-Fried's new trial bid in FTX fraud case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 30, 2026
Judge rejects Sam Bankman-Fried's new trial bid in FTX fraud case

The court cited a PR playbook Bankman-Fried wrote before he was even indicted

By Carleen Bongat
Stockholder sues Blue Owl adviser, alleges $414M in excessive fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 30, 2026
Stockholder sues Blue Owl adviser, alleges $414M in excessive fees

Stockholder claims the BDC's adviser pumped up private credit marks to drive up its take

By Tez Romero
CFP Board, FSI back DOL's push to roll back Biden-era contractor rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 29, 2026
CFP Board, FSI back DOL's push to roll back Biden-era contractor rule

CFP Board and the Financial Services Institute each threw support behind the Labor Department's shift back to a two-factor "economic reality" test for determining worker status

By Leo Almazora
Ex-PM sues Franklin Templeton, says cat bond fund's "rules-based" process was rigged
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 28, 2026
Ex-PM sues Franklin Templeton, says cat bond fund's "rules-based" process was rigged

A former portfolio manager says Franklin Templeton's "rules-based" cat bond fund was anything but — and calling it out cost him his job.

By Tez Romero
SEC sues NY private equity adviser Lucas over alleged $8M investor cash grab
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 28, 2026
SEC sues NY private equity adviser Lucas over alleged $8M investor cash grab

Wedding bills, alimony and a newspaper allegedly funded by investor cash — and that's just the start.

By Tez Romero
Ponzi trustee loses bid to reclaim fees rerouted to Dubai shell entity
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 28, 2026
Ponzi trustee loses bid to reclaim fees rerouted to Dubai shell entity

The Dubai entity didn't even exist when the transfer happened – and the fund director is now dead

By Carleen Bongat