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Interactive Brokers Paying $38M to Settle Mix of Charges
By Jeff BermanThe firm repeatedly violated anti-money laundering rules and failed to flag suspicious microcap securities trades, regulators say.
August 06, 2020
DOL Denies Request to Extend Comment Period, Hold Hearing on Fiduciary RuleSen. Patty Murray says hearings on the proposals are required by law.
August 06, 2020
Ex-LPL Rep Suspended for Falsifying FormsFormer broker electronically signed a colleague's name repeatedly instead of his own, FINRA claims.
August 06, 2020
DOL Should Scrap Fiduciary Rule Plan: RoperConsumer Federation of America says plan allows for conflicted advice and gives most rollover recommendations a "regulatory free pass."
August 05, 2020
5 Paths to True Advisor IndependenceThinking about making a change? Your timing is right, but know what you want first.
August 05, 2020
FINRA: Cetera Rep 'Willfully Failed' to Disclose Tax LiensThe firm's broker didn't amend his Form U4 to disclose several liens, then made false claims to cover them up, FINRA says.
August 05, 2020
Coming Soon at Hightower: More Strategic Investments in RIAsHere's what the firm looks for in RIAs, CEO Bob Oros tells Pershing CEO Ben Harrison in a wide-ranging conversation.
August 05, 2020
LPL Rolls Out Employee Advisor ModelThe independent broker-dealer aims to offer W-2 advisors payouts of 50%-70% and access to a nationwide network of offices.