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Gensler cites risks where banks and non-banks meet
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2024
Gensler cites risks where banks and non-banks meet

The SEC chair talks about the outlook for implementing the rest of his regulatory agenda.

JPMorgan expects to pay more than $350M for trade-reporting lapses
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 16, 2024
JPMorgan expects to pay more than $350M for trade-reporting lapses

The firm will settle claims with two US regulators that it failed to feed information on trades into market surveillance systems.

SEC orders TIAA to pay $2.2M for violating Reg BI
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 16, 2024
SEC orders TIAA to pay $2.2M for violating Reg BI

Disclosure failures at the organization’s broker-dealer arm led to nearly $1 million in unnecessary costs for retail customers in IRAs.

SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion
NEWS ETFS FEB 16, 2024
SEC fines VanEck $1.75M over ETF finfluencer promotion

While the SEC doesn't name the influencer, Dave Portnoy, founder of the website Barstool Sports, partnered with VanEck during the fund's launch.

DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says

Democrats at a House hearing say the retirement rule will ensure workers, retirees and retirement plan sponsors receive advice that is in their best interest.

Wells Fargo consent order for fake accounts ended by OCC
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Wells Fargo consent order for fake accounts ended by OCC

While the consent order has been lifted, Wells Fargo still has a cap on its growth imposed by the Federal Reserve.

Ex-Osaic veteran advisor barred by Finra
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2024
Ex-Osaic veteran advisor barred by Finra

'A lawyer may tell an advisor like this, there's no upside in responding to Finra, just leave the industry,' says a senior brokerage executive.

Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 15, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $1.6M over muni transaction shortfalls

Broker-dealer self-regulator finds pattern of gross supervisory failure involving municipal securities over a five-year period.

Treasury proposes anti-money laundering rule for financial advisors
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 14, 2024
Treasury proposes anti-money laundering rule for financial advisors

Should advisors receive a cash prize for catching potential money launderers?

SEC’s Gensler cautions against overblown claims about AI
NEWS FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
SEC’s Gensler cautions against overblown claims about AI

The SEC chair warned companies against 'AI washing' when they talk to investors about their use of the technology.

EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions

The DOL unit closed nearly 200 criminal investigations and recovered more than $840 million through formal enforcement actions.

Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say

'I’d love to see the [full] SALT deduction come back but not if it means rates go up,' one advisor says.

SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures

Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.

Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2024
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data

The industry faces scrutiny over high use of energy to mine cryptocurrency.

Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2024
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award

Deborah Adeimy claimed firm blocked her from running in GOP primary, aide says 'we're unclear how award figure was calculated.'

Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2024
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles

It’s more likely the GOP will make a point about their frustrations with the SEC than actually get the bill through the Democratic-controlled Senate.