Federal Regulation
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J.P. Morgan Fined Another $200K Over Broker's Unsuitable Trades in His Grandma's Account
By Jeff BermanThe firm didn't reasonably supervise an ex-broker who filled his grandmother's account with structured products, FINRA said.
August 05, 2022
Ex-Rep Booted Over Claims of Racism Sues LPL for $95MThe broker-dealer ended its affiliation with Eileen Cure after claims surfaced online that she had refused to hire Black job-seekers.
August 05, 2022
What to Know About the 5 Stages of an SEC AuditJason Vinsonhaler of RIA in a Box discusses what advisors can expect and how to prepare.
August 04, 2022
Reg BI Will Be Defined Case by Case, Cetera's Chief Legal Officer Says: SEC RoundupThe SEC "intends to enforce Reg BI however they define it," says Lisa Gok.
August 03, 2022
Ex-Advisor Sentenced to Almost 22 Years in Prison Over Fake-Annuity ScamThe former Allstate, LPL and Merrill Lynch broker was convicted of stealing over $9.3 million from clients.
August 03, 2022
New SEC Guidance Tackles How to Handle Conflicts of InterestIn addressing conflicts under Reg BI and the Advisers Act fiduciary standard, disclosure isn't enough, the SEC warns.
August 01, 2022
Worker Classification for Independent Financial Professionals: Big Changes Ahead?The Labor Department plans to propose new rules on independent contractors that might affect advisors.
August 01, 2022
FINRA Seeks to Rein In a Common Expungement TacticFINRA believes straight-in expungements are problematic because they are granted at a higher rate.