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SEC Finds Widespread Deficiencies Among Robo-Advisors
By Melanie WaddellNearly all the advisors examined, including those serving retirement plans, received deficiency letters, the SEC said.
November 05, 2021
Reg BI Report Zooms in on BDs' Lack of ComplianceA NASAA report finds 65% of firms aren't discussing lower-cost or lower-risk products with clients when recommending these product types.
November 05, 2021
Ex-CEO Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Defrauding InvestorsDavid P. Godwin, who formerly led the telecom firm ContinuityX, also much pay restitution of $9.3 million.
November 05, 2021
SEC to Update Electronic Filing RequirementsSEC commissioners unanimously approved the amendments, which are subject to 30 days of public comment after publication.
November 05, 2021
SEC Makes Major Change to Ad Rule ComplianceInvestment advisors can no longer rely on SEC staff letters about current advertising and cash solicitation rules.
November 03, 2021
Ex-Advisor Gets 3 Life Sentences for Bilking Senior Churchgoers in TexasWilliam Neil "Doc" Gallagher, a radio personality, ran a $32 million scam, prosecutors say.
November 03, 2021
PIABA to Push SEC to Revise Form CRS, New President SaysFirms should be required to disclose information on mandatory arbitration clauses and their ability to pay claims, Michael Edmiston says.
November 03, 2021
Direxion Pulls Filing for ETF That Would Bet Against BitcoinThe application for the Direxion Bitcoin Strategy Bear ETF was made on Oct. 26; SEC staff requested it be withdrawn the same day.