Federal Regulation
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11 Tips for Helping Clients Worried About Their Cash: Advisors' Advice
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinAfter some recent bank failures, we asked a group of advisors for their top insights on how to best guide clients today.
March 30, 2023
Fraudulent BD Account Transfers on the Rise: FINRABad actors can use information stolen from broker-dealer clients to open new accounts at other firms, or receiving members.
March 29, 2023
SEC Could Hire More RIA Examiners With Budget Boost: GenslerSignificant growth in RIAs "stretches thin the limited resources" of the exam division, SEC chairman tells lawmakers.
March 29, 2023
Credit Suisse Still Aiding Tax Evasion by Ultra-Wealthy: Senate PanelThe committee uncovered "major violations" of the $2.6 billion plea deal Credit Suisse reached with the Justice Department in 2014.
March 28, 2023
SEC Charges Fake Advisor With Scamming $8.4M From InvestorsThe defendant, incarcerated earlier for drug trafficking, allegedly led three schemes targeting at least 28 investors.
March 27, 2023
3 Compliance Failures of Newly Registered Advisors: SECMonday's exam alert also says these advisors' disclosures include omissions and inaccuracies related to fees and compensation.
March 27, 2023
Advisors, BDs Continue to Avoid Crypto: CFA Institute StudyThe SEC also warned investors recently to use caution when investing in crypto asset securities.
March 23, 2023
Yellen Says U.S. Ready to Take More Deposit Actions If NeededBank stocks fluctuated after her prepared remarks were released. The KBW Bank Index traded down about 1.7% Thursday.