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Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 02, 2025
Verizon, State Street sued over pension-risk transfer to Prudential, RGA

A $5.9 billion pension liabilities transfer Verizon made last year to Prudential and RGA is at the center of the latest lawsuit over pension-risk transfers.

By Emile Hallez
Finra panel rules Wells Fargo on hook for $3.4 million in claim over elderly client’s account
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2025
Finra panel rules Wells Fargo on hook for $3.4 million in claim over elderly client’s account

The firm allegedly missed warning signs linked to stock transfers, one attorney claims.

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 24, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval

Two long-standing rules "detested" by millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo, LPL paying $900K each over incomplete trading data to SEC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2024
Wells Fargo, LPL paying $900K each over incomplete trading data to SEC

The companies admitted the SEC's findings and made remedial efforts to fix their "blue sheet" transaction reporting, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Edward Jones, Osaic, and Cambridge repaying $8.2M in mutual fund charges to clients
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2024
Edward Jones, Osaic, and Cambridge repaying $8.2M in mutual fund charges to clients

Finra orders on Friday noted that the companies proactively corrected errors following exams in 2020 that found customers were not properly given rights of reinstatement for mutual fund share purchases.

By Emile Hallez
Ex advisor gets two years in prison for running fraudulent auto fund
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 18, 2024
Ex advisor gets two years in prison for running fraudulent auto fund

David Braeger is at least the second former advisor from Wisconsin this year to face prison time.

By Bruce Kelly
With TikTok on the brink, it's time to talk about digital estate planning
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2024
With TikTok on the brink, it's time to talk about digital estate planning

Americans estimate the value of their digital assets in the hundreds of the thousands of dollars. Advisors don't all bring it up, but digital estate planning is timely, especially with bitcoin exploding and a major social media site approaching a ban.

By Emile Hallez
Social Security Fairness Act faces resistance ahead of landmark vote
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act faces resistance ahead of landmark vote

Advocacy group argues the measure, set for approval by the Senate, disproportionately favors certain public workers while risking the stability of the program.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo Advisors, FiNet on the hook for $300,000 arbitration to clients over 'unspecified securities'
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 16, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors, FiNet on the hook for $300,000 arbitration to clients over 'unspecified securities'

FiNet is the independent broker-dealer arm of Wells Fargo Advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC fines Cantor Fitzgerald $6.75M over allegedly misleading SPAC disclosures
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2024
SEC fines Cantor Fitzgerald $6.75M over allegedly misleading SPAC disclosures

The investment giant caused two SPACs it controlled to make inaccurate statements to investors about merger discussions, according to the federal regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2024
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint

“The arbitration panel felt that [the advisor] was disrespecting the process,” the clients' attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2024
SEC charges alleged Nigerian advisor impostors over $2.9M investment fraud scheme

The three individuals impersonated legitimate financial professionals and used voice-altering technology to deceive at least 28 retail investors, according to a court filing by the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?

“It’s probably the most important issue relating to investor justice,” the SEC's ombudsman said at the Investor Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

By Emile Hallez
Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2024
Donald Trump taps ex-SEC commissioner Atkins as next chair

The president-elect's nominee, whose regulatory stance contrasts sharply with outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, drew cheers from voices in the crypto and investment industries.

By Leo Almazora
Dave Ramsey’s texts pitching financial education at center of 'do-not-call' lawsuit.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2024
Dave Ramsey’s texts pitching financial education at center of 'do-not-call' lawsuit.

Ramsey Solutions’ unsolicited text messages allegedly caused the plaintiff “actual harm."

By Bruce Kelly
SEC alum Paul Atkins reportedly on tap to succeed Gary Gensler
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2024
SEC alum Paul Atkins reportedly on tap to succeed Gary Gensler

The former commissioner and veteran regulator has emerged as a leading candidate to chair the agency under Trump, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street sued in Republican anti-ESG action
NEWS ESG NOV 27, 2024
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street sued in Republican anti-ESG action

Federal complaint filed in Texas court by a consortium of 11 states argues the fund giants used their market power to pressure energy companies and ultimately hurt consumers.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley courted AML risks as it wooed wealthy clients, says WSJ report

Amid its aggressive global push, lax procedures at the firm led to one-fourth of international accounts being flagged as high-risk for money laundering, according to a 2023 document.

By Leo Almazora
40-year-old Boston BD closes doors after losing investor complaint
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 26, 2024
40-year-old Boston BD closes doors after losing investor complaint

Ages Financial Services had about 60 financial advisors registered under its roof.

By Bruce Kelly
Ken Leech formally charged by SEC, US Attorney's Office
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 25, 2024
Ken Leech formally charged by SEC, US Attorney's Office

For several years, Leech allegedly favored some clients in trade allocations, at the cost of others, amounting to $600 million, according to the Department of Justice.

By Emile Hallez