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Vanguard to Test Giving Retail Investors More Voting Power
By Silla BrushThe fund giant is planning a trial next year to give clients more say over how their shares are voted at corporate meetings.
October 31, 2022
Barred Broker Sentenced to 5 Years for Fraud That Shuttered Life Insurance FirmThe ex-broker scammed a life insurance company that was his client, leading it to be forced into liquidation.
October 31, 2022
Penny Pennington Elected to FINRA Board of GovernorsFrom the enforcement of Reg BI to the implementation of new CE requirements, it's a busy time for FINRA.
October 31, 2022
Ex-Broker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Ponzi SchemePerry Santillo's 20-year sentence will run concurrently with a 17.5-year sentence he already faces.
October 31, 2022
Alaska Updates Annuity Sales StandardsThe fall elections could affect state suitability update efforts in 2023.
October 28, 2022
SEC Votes to Make Funds, ETFs Simplify Their Fee DisclosuresA new final rule standardizes the presentation of fees and expenses and encourages the use of graphics.
October 28, 2022
Execs Blast SEC's RIA Outsourcing Rule Plan as 'Solution in Search of a Problem'Forcing new vetting requirements on RIAs would be unnecessary and would increase costs, execs including Riskalyze's Aaron Klein said.
October 27, 2022
Ex-Securities America Broker Charged With Defrauding Clients of $260KThe barred broker allegedly used the funds to pay off credit cards and gamble at multiple casinos.