Federal Regulation
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Morgan Stanley Must Pay Over $100K to Client: FINRA Arb Panel
By Jeff BermanThe client said the wirehouse failed to supervise when unsuitable investments were made on her behalf.
October 06, 2021
8 Tips for Advisors to Avoid Digital Asset Legal, Compliance HeadachesAdvisors must make sure they follow their firms' policies and procedures, as well as legal compliance requirements, attorney Max Schatzow says.
October 06, 2021
FINRA Bars Ex-Primerica Broker Charged With Elder TheftThe former broker allegedly misappropriated two older siblings' funds, bilking them out of over $1.5 million, says a New Jersey prosecutor.
October 06, 2021
SEC Is Stretched Thin, Gensler TestifiesExam division staff has remained relatively flat despite recent growth of more than 20% in the number of RIAs, Gensler said.
October 05, 2021
SEC Chief Says the U.S. Won't Ban CryptocurrenciesThe U.S. won't follow China's lead in banning digital tokens and remains focused on investor and consumer protection rules, says Gary Gensler.
October 05, 2021
New IRS Guidance Offers Tax Windfall to Employers With Part-Time WorkersThe employee retention tax credit can provide a powerful tax break for small-business clients that rely heavily on part-time workers.
October 05, 2021
Merrill to Pay $1.5M FINRA Fine Over Muni ShortsThe firm failed to notify investors in munis that they were receiving "substitute" interest payments that weren't tax-exempt, FINRA says.
October 05, 2021
GOP Lawmaker Questions SEC Chief on Commitment to Reg BIGary Gensler says he fully supports the rule even after appointing staffers like Barbara Roper who oppose it.