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Gensler Vows to Advance SEC's Rule Agenda as Election Looms
By Lydia Beyoud, Katherine Doherty and David WestinThe agency has finalized some 35 rules during the Biden administration, with many remaining rules opposed by Republicans.
February 09, 2024
These Controversial SEC Rules Are Likely to Get Passed This YearThe regulator adopted 24 rules in 2023 and is pressing on at a pace that's causing concern.
February 09, 2024
FINRA Fines Current, Former LPL Advisors Over False SignaturesThe advisors both agreed to a fine and suspension.
February 09, 2024
SEC Hits 16 Firms With $81M in Texting FinesThe firms agreed to pay the SEC combined civil penalties of more than $81 million.
February 07, 2024
The New Spot Bitcoin ETFs Aren't Actually ETFsThe misnomer has caused some confusion among both investors and financial professionals.
February 06, 2024
New Bill Would Block SEC Predictive Data Analytics RuleThe Protecting Innovation in Investment Act would prevent SEC from finalizing, implementing or enforcing the controversial rule.
January 30, 2024
New FSI Report Takes On 'Regulation by Enforcement'The SEC's 12b-1 fee crackdown was an example of regulation by enforcement, the group says.
January 26, 2024
Planner Accused of Buying House With $2M in Client FundsThe unregistered planner and an investment advisor received a cease-and-desist order in Indiana.