Regulation And Legislation

Displaying 10462 results
Robinhood to pay $7.5M to settle Massachusetts charges
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 18, 2024
Robinhood to pay $7.5M to settle Massachusetts charges

'We reject the premise that any part of our app, past or present, is 'gamified,'' a Robinhood spokesperson notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Despite SEC’s novel alignment on bitcoin ETF, it’s business as usual in regulatory politics
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 17, 2024
Despite SEC’s novel alignment on bitcoin ETF, it’s business as usual in regulatory politics

'This vote is not going to usher in a new era of strange alliances on votes on rulemakings or other applications to list and trade products,' says a securities lawyer. But staving off potential court intervention may shape upcoming final rules.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL gives go-ahead to auto enrollment in emergency accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2024
DOL gives go-ahead to auto enrollment in emergency accounts

The regulator issued a set of answers to frequently asked questions addressing contributions, limits and investment types.

By Emile Hallez
FSI seeks to reboot suit to stop DOL independent contractor rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2024
FSI seeks to reboot suit to stop DOL independent contractor rule

The final DOL rule threatens the independent status advisors 'rely on...as they build their businesses,' says FSI CEO Dale Brown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan to pay $18M for blocking client contact with SEC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2024
JPMorgan to pay $18M for blocking client contact with SEC

Firm's tactic 'not only undermined critical investor protections and placed investors at risk, but was also illegal,' says SEC enforcement director.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Proposed tax deal in Congress could give economy a boost
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2024
Proposed tax deal in Congress could give economy a boost

Congressional negotiators are locked in talks over renewing expired business tax breaks and boosting the child tax credit.

By Bloomberg
Moisand helps amplify CFP Board’s voice in fight for fiduciary advice
NEWS RIAS JAN 16, 2024
Moisand helps amplify CFP Board’s voice in fight for fiduciary advice

In one of his last actions as CFP Board chairman, Daniel Moisand testified at last month’s hearings on the Department of Labor’s latest advice proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2024
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive

Inflation is still not under control so cuts may be smaller than expected.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley to pay $249M over block trade probes
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 12, 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $249M over block trade probes

The agreement with federal prosecutors ends a years-long investigation and allows the bank to avoid criminal charges.

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 11, 2024
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?

'Financial advisors don’t understand bitcoin,' one senior executive notes. 'It's a disaster waiting to happen.'

By Bruce Kelly
Spot bitcoin ETFs will be in SEC's crosshairs
NEWS ETFS JAN 10, 2024
Spot bitcoin ETFs will be in SEC's crosshairs

The products, which could begin trading Thursday, will be closely scrutinized by the regulator, which did not approve them willingly, a lawyer says.

By Emile Hallez
Most Democrats support DOL advice proposal in House hearing
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2024
Most Democrats support DOL advice proposal in House hearing

'We ought to require the best interests of the investor to be protected and we’ve got some loopholes to fill,' says top Democrat on the panel.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC OKs 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in milestone for digital assets
NEWS ETFS JAN 10, 2024
SEC OKs 11 spot bitcoin ETFs in milestone for digital assets

The exchange-traded funds will greatly increase access to the largest cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Bond market has a $2T debt problem that's fast approaching
NEWS FIXED INCOME JAN 10, 2024
Bond market has a $2T debt problem that's fast approaching

As governments prepare to ramp up supply, will investors want to take the risk?

By Bloomberg
Advisors worry about losing independence under DOL contractor rule
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2024
Advisors worry about losing independence under DOL contractor rule

'We're small business owners; we’re entrepreneurs,' advisor says. 'I don't know what that would look like if we're suddenly employees of a broker-dealer.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra watching crypto assets, brokers in 2024
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 09, 2024
Finra watching crypto assets, brokers in 2024

Finra reveals it's keeping tabs on salespeople and financial advisors who are involved in the marketing and sale of digital assets.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2024
SEC denies bitcoin ETF approval after X account compromised

Chair Gary Gensler denounces unauthorized social media post.

By James Burton
Is today the day for spot bitcoin ETF approval?
NEWS ETFS JAN 09, 2024
Is today the day for spot bitcoin ETF approval?

The cryptocurrency has eased from a $47K high but is up 10% so far this year.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin-ETF issuers hope for long-awaited SEC OK this week
NEWS ETFS JAN 08, 2024
Bitcoin-ETF issuers hope for long-awaited SEC OK this week

The SEC has until Wednesday to take action on at least one of the applications for bitcoin ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Congressional deal on spending cap eases risk of shutdown
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2024
Congressional deal on spending cap eases risk of shutdown

The agreement, negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson, sets the cap for the 12 annual spending bills at $1.59T.

By Bloomberg