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5 Years In, Reg BI Is Still Unclear to BDs
By Melanie WaddellCompliance professionals say Reg BI has been a heavy lift but has helped to derisk the industry.
May 16, 2025
New Bill Would Require SEC to Update 'Small Entity' DefinitionRaising the threshold, currently $25 million in AUM, would give small RIAs special consideration in federal rulemaking.
May 08, 2025
Wall Street Brokers Risk Losing Billions in Fees on SEC ShiftA potential regulatory shift in favor of the ETF industry is expected to shake up the business models.
April 28, 2025
Retiree Gets Jail for Role in $47M Insider Trading SchemeThe Oregon resident conspired with a Nuveen trader, now serving a six-year sentence, a court ruled.
April 25, 2025
Ray of Hope Emerges for 'Forever Bars': SEC RoundupIn four separate cases, the SEC has granted applications filed by barred professionals seeking to resume working.
April 24, 2025
Short Seller Loses Bid to Toss SEC Fraud CaseA lawsuit accuses Andrew Left of committing fraud through stock trades, social media posts and research reports.
April 24, 2025
Jury Finds Massachusetts Advisor Failed to Disclose Annuity Conflicts to RetireesThe verdict holds Jeffrey Cutter and his firm accountable for breaching fiduciary duties to clients, the SEC said.
April 22, 2025
DOGE Asks SEC Staff for Efficiency Ideas, Promises AnonymityThe regulator began its “partnership” with the Department of Government Efficiency a few weeks ago.