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Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account

“After learning about a bad actor who is barred, the securities industry should have a responsibility to put clients on notice,” one lawyer said.

Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.
NEWS RIAS NOV 21, 2024
Expecting small-cap or energy boom from Trump? Don't be so sure.

Much as observers predicted strong returns for domestic small-cap value and the energy sector ahead of Trump's first term, the same enthusiastic assumptions this time around may be too simplistic, panelists at the Charles Schwab Impact conference said.

Hedge funds win with Texas court decision scrapping SEC Treasury Dealer rule
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2024
Hedge funds win with Texas court decision scrapping SEC Treasury Dealer rule

The ruling marks the latest setback for the Securities and Exchange Commission's efforts to tighten its regulation of the alternative investment space.

SEC Chair Gensler to step down in January
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2024
SEC Chair Gensler to step down in January

Federal securities agency confirms official timing of his resignation, recounts record of reforms and enforcement actions.

Nevada joins nationwide push for best interest annuity rule
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 20, 2024
Nevada joins nationwide push for best interest annuity rule

Industry groups ACLI and NAIFA hail milestone as backing for the model rule spreads to 48 states.

Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2024
Broker settles Finra Reg BI allegations involving GWG bond sales

The broker sold the speculative, illiquid GWG L bonds to four customers, despite the bonds not being suitable for them, Finra stated.

ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 18, 2024
ICI seeks Trump's support for investment rules revamp

The lobbying group's regulatory wish list to the president-elect's transition team includes reforms around ETF innovation, private-market products, and slashing regulatory costs.

Calm Powell reassures asset managers
NEWS FIXED INCOME NOV 18, 2024
Calm Powell reassures asset managers

Federal Reserve Chair was "neutral" in comments after November rate cut – and the election – but was clear that he won’t be pressured to leave his job by Trump.

Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 15, 2024
Ex-Miami broker pleads guilty to money laundering charges

A former Merrill Lynch broker, John Christopher Polit, helped launder bribe money for his father, according to reports.

How Trump's second term could impact the SEC
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2024
How Trump's second term could impact the SEC

The president-elect's pledge to dismiss SEC Chair Gary Gensler on "day one" will likely not be enough to undo all his regulatory initiatives immediately.

NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2024
NASAA eyes restrictions for "advisor" title use

The regulatory coalition is proposing revisions to its model rule governing broker-dealers, which would include aligning it with Reg BI principles.

Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
NEWS FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2024
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election

If given the power to change a single industry issue, addressing the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is what wealth managers said they would do, along with fixing regulatory burdens. Meanwhile, tariffs are a worry for some.

RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2024
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case

Former RBC advisor claims firm discriminated against her, and the timing of her firing could let the firm take a large portion of her book without compensation.

JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz

Affiliates of the Wall Street giant have agreed to pay civil penalties and voluntary payments to investors for failures in its disclosures, fiduciary breaches, and failures to make recommendations in customers' best interests.

Elizabeth Warren presses DOJ to explain charges in TD money laundering scandal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Elizabeth Warren presses DOJ to explain charges in TD money laundering scandal

The Democratic senator blasted the Justice Department's "absurd legal gymnastics," calling the bank's mea culpa earlier this month "not an acceptable outcome."

CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association outlines frustrations around rules that overlap with SEC and Finra regulations, telling CFP Board: You’re not a regulator, so stop acting like one.

Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.