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Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program

The rule allowing such inspections is due to expire at the end of this year, but Finra has asked to delay the expiration until June 30.

By Ryan W. Neal
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
RIA firm to pay $18M+ after SEC financial conflicts charges

Regulator says multiple conflicts were not disclosed over 5-year period.

By Steve Randall
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
UBS wants court to erase $1.9B asset-hiding fine

The asset manager is appealing its conviction for helping wealthy clients with cross-border cash moves.

By Bloomberg
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Trump guilty of financial, insurance fraud

Former president loses New York lawsuit as judge describes 'fantasy world.'

By Matthew Sellers
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
Advisors give here-we-go-again shrug to potential government shutdown

'It feels like déjà vu,' says one advisor. 'This is what they do every time.' The SEC would have to furlough the vast majority of its staff, bringing enforcement and exams almost to a halt.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
JPMorgan pays $75M to settle US Virgin Islands suit over Epstein ties

The firm also reached a confidential agreement with former executive Jes Staley.

By Bloomberg
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2023
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit

Law firm Capozzi Adler has three weeks to file an amended complaint after a judge grants a motion to dismiss.

By InvestmentNews
'Cash Flow King' podcast host charged with running $11M Ponzi scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2023
'Cash Flow King' podcast host charged with running $11M Ponzi scheme

Matthew Motil is accused by the SEC of fraudulently raising money from investors.

By Steve Randall
The DOL's ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?
NEWS OPINION SEP 25, 2023
The DOL's ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?

It could take a while for ESG to become more widely available in 401(k)s, even if the political focus on it dies down.

By Emile Hallez
SEC fines Deutsche Bank subsidiary $19M for not keeping ESG promises
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2023
SEC fines Deutsche Bank subsidiary $19M for not keeping ESG promises

'The industry deserves to have the scrutiny that’s being placed on it,' says Ethan Powell, founder and CEO of Impact Shares.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Handcuffed by marketing inertia? 
NEWS FINTECH SEP 25, 2023
Handcuffed by marketing inertia? 

As the SEC marketing rule nears its first anniversary, most firms have yet to take advantage of the testimonials and endorsements it allows.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC exam sweep short but not sweet 
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2023
SEC exam sweep short but not sweet 

Instead of generating anxiety among advisors, sweep contains no hidden surprises, says compliance expert.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
XY Planning's smaller advisors envy larger firms’ marketing latitude
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2023
XY Planning's smaller advisors envy larger firms’ marketing latitude

'We see a lot of angst from advisors that are frustrated that the federal [SEC] firms get to' use client testimonials and reviews in advertising 'but they can’t do it in their state,' says XYPN co-founder Michael Kitces.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Climate Week's biggest news wasn't part of Climate Week
NEWS ESG SEP 22, 2023
Climate Week's biggest news wasn't part of Climate Week

Major regulations and legislation made headlines, and big asset managers faced protests over fossil fuels.

By Emile Hallez
SEC penalizes small Wisconsin B-D $50,000 over Reg BI faults
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 22, 2023
SEC penalizes small Wisconsin B-D $50,000 over Reg BI faults

Carl M. Hennig Inc. has 10 registered reps and about $1.3 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Political clock ticks as Labor readies next version of fiduciary rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2023
Political clock ticks as Labor readies next version of fiduciary rule

The measure is likely to make a rollover recommendation a fiduciary act. But if the agency doesn't complete the measure soon, it's vulnerable to being overturned by the next Congress and White House.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New strategy in 401(k) litigation: Ask for settlement before suit is filed
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2023
New strategy in 401(k) litigation: Ask for settlement before suit is filed

Law firm Lieff Cabraser is reportedly busy sending letters to plan sponsors.

By Emile Hallez
SEC expands rule to ensure fund portfolios match their names
NEWS ESG SEP 20, 2023
SEC expands rule to ensure fund portfolios match their names

The final regulation targets 'greenwashing' but strips out what would have been 'a more onerous' ESG provision, a lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bipartisan House members press SEC official to drop mutual fund reform proposal
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 19, 2023
Bipartisan House members press SEC official to drop mutual fund reform proposal

Lawmakers say changes would hurt retirement investors. They also raise concerns about a proposal to curb advisor conflicts related to AI.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley sued for $750M by private equity firms claiming fraud
NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley sued for $750M by private equity firms claiming fraud

The disputed deal involved a loan to Miami-based Brightline Holdings, which is developing a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

By Bloomberg