Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
'As an Industry, We Can Do Better' for Clients, RIA Says
By Jane Wollman Rusoff"Wall Street uses tricks to fool customers," Merrill advisor turned RIA Christopher Manske says.
August 01, 2024
Dropbox Co-Founder Claims JPMorgan Advisor Cost Him Over $225MArash Ferdowsi alleges that he was steered to unsuitable investments rather than index funds.
August 01, 2024
2 Big IRA Rollover Mistakes to Avoid: Ed SlottDirect transfers from account to account help clients skip mandatory withholding, the retirement expert says.
August 01, 2024
BD to Pay $1.5M Over Excessive Trading by Reps: FINRAWestern International Securities allowed excessive trading by four representatives that resulted in $2.5 million in trading costs.
July 31, 2024
Pershing Hit With $1.4M Fine Over Bad Interest Rate DataOne million account statements and trade confirmations had inaccurate interest rate information for some securities, FINRA said.
July 31, 2024
Firm Violated Reg BI With Risky Options Strategy: SECWestern International Securities was fined $140,000 for letting a former rep day trade options in clients' accounts.
July 30, 2024
Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Sued Over Low Interest on Client CashThe lawsuits follow similar client complaints against LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley.
July 30, 2024
What the New Emergency Retirement-Distribution Draft Guidance Means for AnnuitiesThe latest IRS draft guidelines includes two new ways for clients to tap their nest eggs under the Secure 2.0 Act.