Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Robo-Advisor's Pro Athlete Ads Broke Marketing Rule, SEC Says
By Melanie WaddellAds featuring a pro soccer player and MMA fighters who were not clients lacked disclosures, the SEC says.
November 01, 2024
JPMorgan Pays $151M to Settle Slate of SEC ComplaintsOne issue involved a Reg BI violation for steering clients into pricey mutual fund investments despite cheaper alternatives.
October 31, 2024
Rep Churned Senior Business Owner's Account, Violated Reg BI: FINRAJesse Krapf recommended in-and-out trading that was excessive and unsuitable, according to the regulator.
October 31, 2024
BofA Says Regulators May Take Action Over Money Laundering, ZelleU.S. regulatory agencies have been digging into consumer complaints about how banks handle reported abuses of the Zelle network.
October 31, 2024
Kentucky Advisor Fined Over Bourbon-Tasting BusinessThe advisor didn't get written approval from Edward Jones but firm members attended a tasting, according to FINRA.
October 31, 2024
LPL Discloses $18M Charge, but No Arnold Updates on Q3 CallThe firm, now led by Rich Steinmeier, expects an SEC settlement related to anti-money laundering controls.
October 30, 2024
SEC Hit These 6 Firms With Reg BI Fines in 2024The SEC cracked down this year after industry complaints that FINRA was taking the lead.
October 30, 2024
Cetera Launches Regulatory Risk-O-MeterThe new resource is designed to help advisors measure and navigate developing regulatory risks.