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Galvin launches investigation into brokers' use of AI
NEWS FINTECH AUG 03, 2023
Galvin launches investigation into brokers' use of AI

The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth sent letters to firms including JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to learn how they are using AI with investors.

State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2023
State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  

But LPL Financial, Fidelity back the idea of allowing supervisors to work from home, using technology to oversee reps, as they did during the pandemic.

GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2023
GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far

'If you’re expecting any meaningful legislation to emerge from all the Republicans’ talking points, think again,' says Washington Research Group's John Miller.

ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2023
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures

But demand for futures products, rather than spot ones, is a big question.

SEC bars another advisor involved in church scam
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2023
SEC bars another advisor involved in church scam

Scams involving members of a group such as a church, known as affinity frauds, pose perils for investors, one attorney notes.

Fitch downgrades US credit rating
NEWS FIXED INCOME AUG 01, 2023
Fitch downgrades US credit rating

In cutting its rating on US sovereign debt to AA from AAA, Fitch cited 'repeated debt limit standoffs and last-minute resolutions.'

Proposed wealth tax ‘sounds lovely’ but ‘doesn’t make any sense’
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2023
Proposed wealth tax ‘sounds lovely’ but ‘doesn’t make any sense’

Financial advisors say a bill recently introduced in Congress sounds good but would be difficult to administer.

401(k) balances highlight major wealth gap, GAO says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2023
401(k) balances highlight major wealth gap, GAO says

State auto-IRAs and provisions of the Secure 2.0 Act could help, but there are numerous factors underlying wealth inequality.

SEC files charges in $1B 'get rich' crypto scheme and $12M fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2023
SEC files charges in $1B 'get rich' crypto scheme and $12M fraud

A man and entities he controls have been charged for allegedly selling unregulated securities and for fraudulent use of some of the proceeds.

SEC charges New York rep with stealing $2.4M from elderly client
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 31, 2023
SEC charges New York rep with stealing $2.4M from elderly client

Charges 'about as serious as it gets' after advisor allegedly tricks client into signing a power of attorney to enable ripoff.

Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2023
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action

Big fine expected as the agency looks for another scalp.

Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2023
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  

Many of the investors were elderly retirees who were members of the same church as the man charged.

Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI
NEWS RIAS JUL 27, 2023
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI

Proposal will be an 'additive regime' that gets layered on, according to lawyer.

Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2023
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG

While about half of plan consultants and advisors recommend sustainability-themed investment options, employers are worried about legislative changes around ESG.

Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action
NEWS FINTECH JUL 27, 2023
Edward Jones named in potential Canadian class action

Investors join nationwide law firm suit.

Playboy Race Team-linked financial advisor who defrauded NHL players in court again
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2023
Playboy Race Team-linked financial advisor who defrauded NHL players in court again

Clients included Stanley Cup champions, other NHL stars.

Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2023
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The agency is responsible for distributing Social Security to more than 70 million beneficiaries and commands a $1 trillion budget.

SEC proposal would require brokers, advisors to remediate conflicts related to use of AI
NEWS FINTECH JUL 26, 2023
SEC proposal would require brokers, advisors to remediate conflicts related to use of AI

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says investors deserve to be protected but a critic argues proposal shows 'hostility toward technology.'

Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2023
Finra fines LPL $3M for failing to detect wire transfers that harmed clients

One broker used client funds to pay expenses, while another used client cash to buy real estate.

Fed set to hike rates to 22-year high today, experts give their views
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2023
Fed set to hike rates to 22-year high today, experts give their views

The Federal Reserve will make the announcement at 2 p.m. ET and markets are expecting another increase.