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UBS reaches $1.44B settlement in DOJ mortgage-bond case
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS reaches $1.44B settlement in DOJ mortgage-bond case

The case, which dates back to 2006 and 2007, relates to the issuance, underwriting and sale of the securities.

By Bloomberg
Finra adopts reforms to make it tougher for brokers to clear their records
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2023
Finra adopts reforms to make it tougher for brokers to clear their records

Securities attorney hails 'good day for Finra and an even better day for investors.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial firms hate the term 'ESG' but are sticking with the strategy
NEWS ESG AUG 14, 2023
Financial firms hate the term 'ESG' but are sticking with the strategy

About two-thirds of respondents to a Bloomberg survey say they'll stop using ESG in conversations with clients but continue to incorporate it in their business.

By Bloomberg
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2023
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'

State launches 9% rate for high earners.

By Matthew Sellers
UBS faces new class action
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 14, 2023
UBS faces new class action

Even as the bank removes Credit Suisse nameplates, more legal storm clouds roll in.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
SEC delays decision on ARK bitcoin ETF filing

As the SEC puts off deciding on spot bitcoin ETF, 21Shares and ARK file for a fund that would invest in bitcoin futures.

By Bloomberg
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2023
Investing in courtroom outcomes is forecast to be a $24 billion industry in 5 years

The litigation funding investment market js set for strong gains according to a new report.

By Steve Randall
Pension fund shareholder suit against Dimon, JPMorgan Chase board fails
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Pension fund shareholder suit against Dimon, JPMorgan Chase board fails

Judge rules on Epstein-related lawsuit.

By Matthew Sellers
Wall Street girds for what's next in WhatsApp probe
NEWS FINTECH AUG 09, 2023
Wall Street girds for what's next in WhatsApp probe

Regulators have quizzed more than a dozen other firms about the use of unofficial channels like WhatsApp.

By Bloomberg
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2023
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says

ESG-themed funds named in the case are only available through a brokerage window, the defendant noted.

By Emile Hallez
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC
NEWS FINTECH AUG 08, 2023
Wedbush wealth management had 'pervasive' texting problems: SEC

Wedbush staff members sent and received messages related to providing investment advice to the firm's clients, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Wall Street to pay hundreds of millions more for WhatsApp use
NEWS WIREHOUSES AUG 08, 2023
Wall Street to pay hundreds of millions more for WhatsApp use

Wells Fargo units agreed to pay $125 million to the SEC and $75 million to the CFTC.

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 07, 2023
Cathie Wood predicts SEC will approve multiple bitcoin ETFs at once

The ARK Investment Management CEO backed away from her previous view that her firm's spot-bitcoin ETF would be the first to be approved.

By Bloomberg
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions

Legislation would extend spousal protections used in pensions to defined-contribution plans.

By Emile Hallez
Navigating AI’s regulatory challenges
NEWS FINTECH AUG 07, 2023
Navigating AI’s regulatory challenges

Like other technologies in the past, AI is bound to reshape the operations of the financial advice industry.

By InvestmentNews
Bill to allow use of 529 funds for advisor credential courses gains more support
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 04, 2023
Bill to allow use of 529 funds for advisor credential courses gains more support

More certified financial planners will help more people make better decisions with their money, says advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Galvin launches investigation into brokers' use of AI
NEWS FINTECH AUG 03, 2023
Galvin launches investigation into brokers' use of AI

The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth sent letters to firms including JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to learn how they are using AI with investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 03, 2023
State regulators, PIABA continue to resist Finra’s plan for remote supervision  

But LPL Financial, Fidelity back the idea of allowing supervisors to work from home, using technology to oversee reps, as they did during the pandemic.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2023
GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far

'If you’re expecting any meaningful legislation to emerge from all the Republicans’ talking points, think again,' says Washington Research Group's John Miller.

By Bloomberg
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2023
ETF firms race to be first in line for ether futures

But demand for futures products, rather than spot ones, is a big question.

By Emile Hallez