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Court upholding $6 million award against Credit Suisse could bolster clawbacks

Arbitration lawyer says decision sends signal to ‘Wall Street bullies’; Credit Suisse points to wins in other cases

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Koch Industries sued over 401(k) plan fees

The class action alleges the company didn’t prudently monitor record-keeper expenses

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SEC approves rules expected to limit activist investors

The agency's overhaul targets proxy advisory firms like Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis

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House panel looks at COVID-19 impact on Social Security

Bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate that would adjust the formula to avoid a drop in benefits for those who turn 60 this year

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NASAA study on aging advisers suggests firms consider requiring succession plans

Regulators say older advisory workforce may have issues related to cognitive impairment

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SEC nominee Crenshaw vows to hold financial firms accountable for mitigating conflicts

SEC member Peirce, up for re-nomination, says crypto regulation is high on her agenda

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GPB Capital reports nearly $200 million drop in AUM

The alternative asset manager parts ways with an auditor and its valuation company

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UBS slapped with $10 million fine for SEC violations

The bank allegedly allocated bonds intended for retail customers to 'flippers' who resold them to broker-dealers for profit

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SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients

Michael Barry Carter pleads guilty in a parallel criminal action in Maryland federal court

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Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals

Sen. Patty Murray recently requested a session on DOL’s investment advice measure

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Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes another swipe at sales of high-priced products

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Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees

The company is among the latest targeted in a wave of ERISA litigation this year

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Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms

Issue eclipses cybersecurity for first time in six years in the Investment Adviser Association survey

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Restoring tax break for advice fees faces challenge in pandemic relief negotiations

Trump demands a payroll tax cut; lawmakers may not open gates to smaller provisions

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Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule

The proposed restrictions on environmental, social and governance funds in 401(k)s would perpetuate racial discrimination, a group of lawmakers wrote

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SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme

David Hu sold fake loans to pay off earlier investors, the SEC alleges

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Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law

The trade groups’ request to the SEC focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest

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CFP Board offers remote option for September exams

Finra, NASAA began scheduling online tests earlier this week

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With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes

Proponent say a levy on trades is harmless. Opponents call it a dangerous friction

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Cases tied to Ray Lucia’s challenge of in-house SEC judges likely to settle for lighter punishments

Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that many enforcement actions should be reheard