Federal Regulation
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SEC Rule Predictions: What's In, What's Out in 2025
By Melanie WaddellAttorneys expect a slowdown or halt on texting fines and a potential Custody Rule revamp, among other changes.
December 10, 2024
Ex- Broker Settles SEC Fraud, Reg BI Charges for $2MChristopher Booth Kennedy has agreed to pay more than $2 million to settle the charges.
December 10, 2024
8 Pros and Cons of Mandatory Arbitration for RIAsThe process can be more timely and cost -effective for dispute resolution, but it also has some downsides.
December 10, 2024
CEO Murder Suspect Was Ivy League Graduate Who Praised UnabomberFormer prep school valedictorian Luigi Nicholas Mangione has been charged with the murder of insurance executive Brian Thompson.
December 10, 2024
Number of CFP Exam-Takers Sets New HighThe pass rate for the November exam was 62% with the second-largest number of people taking it.
December 09, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $15M Over Advisors Who Stole Millions From Clients: SECThe firm failed to monitor reps' wire and externally initiated ACH transfers, the SEC said.
December 06, 2024
Trump's SEC Pick Criticized Bank Regulators' Efforts to Expand ScopePaul Atkins told them to stop trying to oversee solvency at life and annuity issuers and asset managers.
December 05, 2024
TD Suspends Growth Guidance in Wake of Historic SettlementAsked if the bank would consider U.S. divestitures, its CEO said “everything is on the table.”