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FINRA Bars Ex-Merrill Rep Who Refused to Cooperate With Probe
By Jeff BermanThe former broker declined to provide documents and info requested as part of an investigation, FINRA says.
September 04, 2020
Schwab, Vanguard, Other Platform Glitches Unrelated to Apple, Tesla Splits, Firms SaySeveral major trading platforms experienced outages and other problems on the day of the stock splits.
September 03, 2020
DOL to Move Ahead on Fiduciary Plan Despite CriticismLabor says it won't hold a second hearing or reopen comments; critics say it should wait and see how Reg BI plays out.
September 03, 2020
Envestnet | MoneyGuide Teams With FIDx on Annuities: Tech RoundupAlso, Lincoln Investments selected Riskalyze for tech.
September 02, 2020
DOL Fiduciary Rule Hearing Is Too Rushed, Lawmakers SaySen. Patty Murray and Rep. Bobby Scott urged the department to reopen the comment period after the hearing.
September 02, 2020
Firms Failing to Report Advisors' Disciplinary Histories on Form CRS: WSJThe Journal said it found about 2,300 employees with disclosures that their firms didn't report on the form.
September 02, 2020
Hearsay CEO Clara Shih Steps AsideThe news comes one month after Salesforce Ventures made a strategic investment; Shih will become executive chairperson.
September 02, 2020
Wells Fargo to Pay $2M Over Variable Annuity SwitchesThe firm failed to supervise reps' recommendations that customers switch from VAs to investment company products, FINRA claims.