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Robinhood to pay $7.5M to settle Massachusetts charges
'We reject the premise that any part of our app, past or present, is 'gamified,'' a Robinhood spokesperson notes.
SEC GameStop report backs Gensler push to toughen rules
The report says the volatile trading in meme stocks early last year warrants a close look at factors that led brokers to restrict customer trading, as well as at gamification, short-selling and payment for order flow.
Robinhood plans to reveal IPO filing as soon as next week
The filing will give potential investors their first comprehensive look at Robinhood's financials and the risks associated with the stock.
Gensler vows to ensure compliance with Reg BI ‘as written’
In his first appearance on Capitol Hill since being confirmed as SEC chair, Gensler also addressed ESG and the gamification of investing.
SEC chief signals new rules that could threaten Robinhood, Citadel
In remarks prepared for a House hearing Thursday, Gary Gensler shines a spotlight on online brokerages and market makers that dominate the business of executing retail investors' equity orders.
Robinhood drops the confetti, but advisers aren’t convinced
Robinhood's confetti animation led to heavy criticism of its gamification tactics, but advisers say investor education is still what's needed.
Robinhood adds market manipulation and gamification to a quiver of woes
The free-trading app faces renewed accusations that its platform is manipulative amid a decision to halt certain trades just a month after Massachusetts regulators accused it of ‘gamification.’
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing
The free trading app has been applauded for democratizing the market but critics, and regulators, are starting to take a closer look
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing
Robinhood was criticized for its use of gamification strategies to attract young investors in a complaint filed by the Massachusetts Securities Division that alleged the fintech manipulated its customers, many of whom are novice investors, into excessive trades.
How gamification can help get clients to plan for retirement
People are more apt to change their behaviors when they are engaged in fun, achievement-oriented tasks with established rewards.
