Federal Regulation
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BD Fined $100,000 for Failing to Review Reps' Instant Messages
By Melanie WaddellInvestment Placement Group didn't reasonably supervise use of an approved messaging platform, FINRA said.
July 14, 2025
Stifel Advisor Linked to $132M Arb Award Has Left the FirmArbitration awards and judgments involving Chuck Roberts exceed $166 million, his FINRA BrokerCheck record shows.
July 14, 2025
American Portfolios to Pay $1.75M for Overbilling, False Compliance ReviewsAmerican Portfolios overbilled on alts, failed to disclose payments to an affiliate BD and backdated compliance reviews, the SEC said.
July 11, 2025
SEC’s Peirce Says Tokenized Securities Must Comply With RulesPutting digital versions of stocks on a blockchain doesn’t mean companies can skirt securities laws, she said.
July 10, 2025
Merrill Ordered to Pay Clients Nearly $3.7M Over PE Investments“This is the largest FINRA customer award against Merrill Lynch this decade," the clients' lawyer said.
July 10, 2025
Debate: Is Permanent 100% Bonus Depreciation in Trump Tax Law a Good Thing?The increase in year one applies to qualified property acquired and placed into service on or after Jan. 19.
July 09, 2025
Jefferies Advisor in Miami Barred by FINRAThe former wealth advisor refused to provide the regulator with information it had requested.
July 09, 2025
Court Fines Annuity Holder for Arguing Income Taxes Are VoluntaryThe judge added a $1,000 frivolous-position penalty to the total the taxpayer owed.