State Regulation
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Ex-UBS Rep Who Spent Client Money on Girlfriends' Gifts Pleads Guilty
By Jeff BermanThe former broker could spend up to 60 years in prison.
March 31, 2022
Kitces: The Big Mistake That Led to Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule's DemiseThe state "took the wrong approach to begin with" in enforcing the rule against Robinhood, Kitces opined.
March 31, 2022
Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule Struck Down in Robinhood CaseThe ruling is a victory for Robinhood; Massachusetts' top securities regulator, William Galvin, is considering an appeal.
March 28, 2022
Ex-Broker Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Elder FraudThe ex-rep, who worked for Morgan Stanley before the fraud took place, also must pay over $968,000 to the victims.
March 18, 2022
Galvin Asks BDs If They'll Raise Sweep Account Interest Rates After Fed Hike"Consumers are being squeezed right now," said Massachusetts' top securities regulator, William Galvin.
March 16, 2022
Wisconsin Could OK Annuity Suitability Update SoonNew Mexico and South Dakota recently joined the best interest standard adoption list.
March 14, 2022
10 State Retirement and Annuity Bills to WatchIssues on the table include taxation of annuity income and efforts to update sales standards.
March 07, 2022
Ex-LPL Rep Who Put Clients' Funds in Tequila Company Takes Shots From FINRAThe former LPL and Royal Alliance broker has been suspended for seven months and fined $5,000.