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SEC to Boost Scrutiny of AI Tools Used by Advisors, Brokers
By Nicola M. WhiteEarlier this year, the regulator fined two money managers for making allegedly bogus claims about their use of artificial intelligence.
October 21, 2024
WisdomTree Hit With $4M Fine Over ESG FundsThe firm misstated that funds avoided companies involved in fossil fuels and tobacco, the SEC said.
October 21, 2024
7 Top SEC Exam Priorities for 2025In addition to core business practices, examiners will focus on new rules, emerging tech and investor data protection.
October 18, 2024
Fidelity, Russell and SEI Quizzed by DOJ as Ken Leech Probe Ramps UpMoney managers that used Western Asset Management to help invest their bond portfolios are being questioned by authorities.
October 18, 2024
SEC X Account's Alleged Hacker Arrested Over Fake Bitcoin ETF PostThe fake post, a day ahead of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, caused the price of Bitcoin to surge.
October 18, 2024
BD Violated Reg BI With Excessive Trading That Cost Clients $1M: SECPHX Financial and a registered rep made over $400,000 in commissions and fees while clients lost money, the SEC said.
October 18, 2024
Dropped Accountant Cases May Lead to Federal Court Bars: SEC RoundupThe SEC may move away from administrative proceedings in accountant cases, according to former enforcement director Andrew Ceresney.
October 16, 2024
XYPN Unveils 'New Path to Independence' via Corporate RIA, With a TwistThe Sapphire offering differs from other corporate RIAs in key ways, co-founders Michael Kitces and Alan Moore say.