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December 20, 2024
Wells Fargo and LPL to Pay $1.8M to Settle SEC ChargesEach firm agreed to pay a $900,000 penalty for failing to provide complete and accurate trading information.
December 18, 2024
FINRA Awards $4.8M to Baird in Raymond James Poaching DisputeThe payments represent only a fraction of the $74 million in damages sought by the wealth management firm.
December 18, 2024
10 Worst Financial Advisor Cases of 2025While most advisors seek to do right by clients, a few break the rules — financially and otherwise.
December 13, 2024
Cantor Fitzgerald Pays SEC $6.75M for Alleged SPAC AbusesThe firm, led by Howard Lutnick, misled investors in two blank-check firms, the regulator says.
December 13, 2024
Senators Delay Crenshaw Vote, Increasing Odds of All-GOP SECThe commissioner dissented to spot bitcoin ETF approval and supports stricter climate-related disclosure rules.
December 11, 2024
SEC Rule Predictions: What's In, What's Out in 2025Attorneys expect a slowdown or halt on texting fines and a potential Custody Rule revamp, among other changes.
December 11, 2024
Expect Dramatic Enforcement Changes in 2025: SEC RoundupLegal experts discuss their views on how 2025 might shape up.
December 10, 2024
Ex- Broker Settles SEC Fraud, Reg BI Charges for $2MChristopher Booth Kennedy has agreed to pay more than $2 million to settle the charges.
December 10, 2024
8 Pros and Cons of Mandatory Arbitration for RIAsThe process can be more timely and cost -effective for dispute resolution, but it also has some downsides.
December 09, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $15M Over Advisors Who Stole Millions From Clients: SECThe firm failed to monitor reps' wire and externally initiated ACH transfers, the SEC said.