Federal Regulation
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FINRA Bars Ex-Broker Fired for Doing Business by Unapproved Email
By Melanie WaddellThe ex-Marex Capital Markets rep also provided colleagues his login credentials, FINRA says.
December 08, 2025
Fund Manager's Driver Posing as Advisor Lost $1M for Investors: SECThe defendant was a driver for a registered investment advisor that managed a hedge fund.
December 08, 2025
Advisors Expect Stock Gains, With High Volatility, in 2026Nine in 10 advisors see a decline of at least 10% at some point, an InspereX survey reports.
December 05, 2025
Pandemic-Era Surge of New Investors Is OverRisk appetite is down, and interest in crypto appears to be declining, FINRA research finds.
December 04, 2025
Draft Guidelines Could Shape States' Efforts to Regulate Annuity SellersA regulator group will review the "best interest" guidance at a meeting next week.
December 04, 2025
Barclays Fined $325K for Failing to Supervise Outside Brokerage AccountsThe BD lacked procedures to collect and review employee-held outside account statements for prohibited trading, FINRA said.
December 04, 2025
IRS Mentions Annuities in New Trump Baby Account Regulation NoticeOfficials also talked about the kinds of nonbank entities that can act as account trustees.
December 03, 2025
Osaic to Pay $3M Over Mutual Fund Switches at Securities AmericaThe BD failed to supervise Class A fund switches, leaving customers with $2 million in fees, FINRA said.