Federal Regulation
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What Advisors Need to Know About the Fiduciary Rule
By John ManganaroRegulatory uncertainty is real, but practice management efforts can help firms stay ahead of the game, legal experts say.
August 14, 2024
SEC Slams LPL, Raymond James & 24 Other Firms With $393M in Off-Channel Messaging FinesAmeriprise, Edward Jones and Osaic were also fined for failing to retain messages sent on unauthorized channels, like WhatsApp.
August 14, 2024
Advisor Accused of Stealing Millions From Widowed Aunt, Former ExecScott Mason and his firm may have misappropriated money from several other investors, the widow's lawyer says.
August 13, 2024
Cadaret Grant to Pay $6M Over Mutual Fund Revenue-Sharing ConflictsThe firm must evaluate whether clients should be moved to an available lower-cost share class or fund.
August 12, 2024
BD to Pay $1.2M to Settle Reporting ChargesThe firm didn't adopt adequate anti-money laundering policies or file one suspicious activity report for three years, the regulator says.
August 12, 2024
Raymond James Nears $50M SEC Settlement Over Texting IssuesThe broker-dealer is one of several firms caught up in the SEC's off-channel communications sweep.
August 09, 2024
IRS Provides Tax Relief to Hurricane Debby Victims in 4 StatesThe relief order applies to all of South Carolina, most of Florida and North Carolina, and part of Georgia.
August 09, 2024
SEC, Exchanges Should Probe Monday's VIX Surge: SummersDuring the stock selloff Monday, the volatility index surged above 65 — a level associated with outright investor panic.