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Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
Finra clarifies guidelines around AI, chatbot communications

The self-regulator has updated its guidance around requirements for firms to oversee chatbot messaging for investors and AI-generated content.

SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 13, 2024
SEC, FinCEN float new anti-money laundering requirements for RIAs

Proposed rule aims to tighten client information and verification processes in order to curb risks from money laundering and other illicit activities.

SEC probing Boeing’s safety claims following Alaska Airlines incident
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2024
SEC probing Boeing’s safety claims following Alaska Airlines incident

The federal regulator is examining statements from the company after a failure in one of its planes led to a near-tragedy in January.

Former Nuveen trader behind $47M insider scheme seeks leniency
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2024
Former Nuveen trader behind $47M insider scheme seeks leniency

Defense attorneys for the disgraced trader argue his criminal behavior was spurred by trauma and phobia about financial insecurity.

Banking giant hoping for “global resolution” to drug-money probes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2024
Banking giant hoping for “global resolution” to drug-money probes

The financial titan’s CEO urges employees to “hold heads high” as it faces anti-money-laundering actions from multiple regulators.

If it’s a rollover, it’s fiduciary
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
If it’s a rollover, it’s fiduciary

The new fiduciary rule will pull a lot of brokers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and harkens back to the levelized compensation from the 2016 rule.

Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2024
Robinhood’s crypto business under fire after SEC warning

The stock trading platform is facing an enforcement action as the federal regulator continues to crack down on digital assets.

Fiduciary commitment should be table stakes
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 06, 2024
Fiduciary commitment should be table stakes

Speed and nature of new DOL rule has left many in the insurance industry fuming, losing sight of the impact on ordinary investors

DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge

Lawsuit filed in Texas federal court argues that the agency “has exceeded its authority,” acting inconsistently with ERISA’s intent.

DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds

New report argues the guidelines, developed more than a decade ago, must be updated to better reflect current landscape of 401(k) plan options.

Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2024
Trump Media stock plunges after SEC auditing bombshell

The company’s share price slumped after the federal regulator revealed charges of “massive fraud” against its auditing firm, leading to $14M in penalties.

JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2024
JP Morgan data breach hits 451,000 retirement plan members

The financial services giant reported a years-long system failure that exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive info.

Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule
NEWS COMPLIANCE APR 24, 2024
Wealth firms must prepare for demise of non-competes, despite legal challenges to FTC rule

A growing sentiment against restricting employee moves could affect non-solicitation, too.

FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 24, 2024
FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule

The regulator’s motion to restrict noncompete agreements has drawn an immediate reaction from business groups and financial industry stakeholders.

Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'

Opponents left disappointed after final rule released, DOL accused of 'conducting an ideological campaign to ban commissions'.

Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule
NEWS COMPLIANCE APR 22, 2024
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule

Following debate from advisors and retirement plan stakeholders, the Department of Labor is set to unveil its final decision on the rule.

Financial footprint of student loan debt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Financial footprint of student loan debt

Surveys show student loans are a massive financial impediment for many. A recent Biden administration proposal to reduce or forgive some debt would help a small portion of borrowers.

SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 19, 2024
SEC warns industry against marketing rule pitfalls

An alert from the regulator details problems it found in firms' compliance procedures, advertising practices, and Form ADV disclosures.

What gets Finra's head of enforcement out of bed in the morning?
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2024
What gets Finra's head of enforcement out of bed in the morning?

The regulator's Bill St. Louis has been sharing his priorities.

Senators push back against SEC climate rule
NEWS ESG APR 17, 2024
Senators push back against SEC climate rule

More than 30 senators are supporting a measure that would overturn the regulator’s climate disclosure rule.