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Massachusetts opens probe of stock sales by First Republic executives
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2023
Massachusetts opens probe of stock sales by First Republic executives

Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin, one of the most aggressive state regulators, has issued a subpoena, his spokesperson said.

House GOP questions SEC authority to write climate disclosure regulations
NEWS ESG MAR 30, 2023
House GOP questions SEC authority to write climate disclosure regulations

GOP members of an appropriations subcommittee argue against the agency's request for an increase in its funding.

Cetera to advisors: Selling your practice requires our OK
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 29, 2023
Cetera to advisors: Selling your practice requires our OK

If financial advisors don't seek the firm's approval, they risk running afoul of securities regulators, Cetera said.

Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $782,272 for mishandling estate
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2023
Morgan Stanley ordered to pay $782,272 for mishandling estate

Finra arbitrators ruled on the estate's claim that Morgan Stanley ignored rules laid out by a court for how funds in the estate were to be handled.

SEC faults new advisors for compliance shortcomings
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2023
SEC faults new advisors for compliance shortcomings

The agency's examinations found programs weren't tailored to business models and were inadequately funded.

Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association reaches deal to settle 401(k) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2023
Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association reaches deal to settle 401(k) lawsuit

Once approved by the court, it is expected to benefit more than 64,000 people covered by the Coca-Cola retirement plan since February 2015.

Overcoming ‘policy differences’ takes work early in rulemaking process: SEC's Peirce
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2023
Overcoming ‘policy differences’ takes work early in rulemaking process: SEC's Peirce

The commissioner characterizes SEC Chair Gensler's agenda as seeking dramatic regulatory change over 'huge swaths of the market,' while his predecessor, Jay Clayton, was more incremental.

Investors focus on climate, abortion access in potential record proxy season
NEWS ESG MAR 27, 2023
Investors focus on climate, abortion access in potential record proxy season

After last year's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, more companies face votes on reproductive health care.

First Citizens to buy Silicon Valley Bank after run on lender
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2023
First Citizens to buy Silicon Valley Bank after run on lender

The deal transforms North Carolina-based First Citizens into one of the top 15 U.S. banks, as it buys about $72 billion of SVB's assets at a discount of $16.5 billion.

UBS, Credit Suisse among banks facing US probe into Russia sanctions
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 24, 2023
UBS, Credit Suisse among banks facing US probe into Russia sanctions

As the Justice Department investigates whether financial professionals helped Russian oligarchs evade sanctions, subpoenas also went to employees of some major US banks.

Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2023
Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book

Citi alleges Steven Taub is violating a 12-month nonsolicitation agreement and has already convinced clients to move more than $100 million.

Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players

Four people face federal indictments in the scheme, and the former advisor is being charged by the SEC.

SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge
NEWS FINTECH MAR 23, 2023
SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge

The agency's document requests seek details on how firms monitor, review and retain 'off-channel' communications — all the way up to the senior executive level.

Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2023
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi

The rep at Hornor Townsend & Kent sold securities known as Future Income Payments; according to the Department of Justice, that was a nationwide Ponzi scheme.

Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2023
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three colleagues urge Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to curb the use of grantor retained annuity trusts in the name of tax fairness.

Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2023
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary

The Treasury Secretary's comments come amid heightened worries about financial stability after the collapse of two US banks and UBS' deal to buy troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse.

CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2023
CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential

The organization urges viewers to hire a CFP — 'It's gotta be a CFP' — in its most direct appeal since the public awareness campaign launched more than a decade ago.

SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions
NEWS RIAS MAR 20, 2023
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions

The attorney for Massachusetts-based Jeffrey Cutter fires back at SEC, saying the agency is 'flat out wrong' and accusing it of trying to 'get a toehold into regulating the insurance industry.'

Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule

The measure would have rescinded the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance issues in their investment decisions.

UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US

The UBS deal to acquire its banking rival, along with the continued drop in the share price of First Republic Bank, could mean a further shake-up in the US wealth management market.