Massachusetts
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May 01, 2023
Stifel Fined $2.5M Over Broker's Shady Trades for Seniors, ChurchStifel allowed a broker to reap excessive fees and commissions for years, Massachusetts regulators say.
April 14, 2023
Galvin Appeals Robinhood Ruling That Struck Down State's Fiduciary RuleThe office of Massachusetts' top securities regulator said oral arguments in the case are now set for May 3.
March 21, 2023
Advisor Charged With Defrauding Clients in Annuity Switching SchemeClients incurred over $640,000 in surrender charges, according to the SEC.
March 21, 2023
Ex-Investors Capital Broker Barred for Stealing $250KNick Palky allegedly took the client's savings through forgery after he recommended that she liquidate her money market funds.
February 24, 2023
Ex-Advisor Who Tried to Flee Prosecution Sentenced to 9 YearsSteven Xigoros of Massachusetts defrauded clients of more than $4.3 million and failed to pay taxes, prosecutors said.
January 13, 2023
'Taxachusetts' Revived in New England After Millionaire SurtaxMassachusetts voted in favor of imposing a 4% surtax on taxable incomes over $1 million after a closely fought campaign.
December 20, 2022
NAIC Task Force Adopts Index-Linked Variable Annuity GuidelinesThe industry may finally adopt a standard name for this variable-annuity product.
December 15, 2022
Massachusetts Adopts Annuity Sales RegulationsSupporters of the Regulation Best Interest-based approach see 37 actual or pending approvals.
December 13, 2022
NAIC to Spotlight Annuity Sales Standard Update Gray ZonesThe list of states without updates includes Florida and Indiana as well as California and Oregon.
November 29, 2022
SEC Bars Ex-LPL Rep Who Pleaded Guilty to Witness TamperingFINRA already barred the ex-broker, who also pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft last year.