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Get the latest news and insights on the Securities and Exchange Commission's' financial regulations (such as Regulation Best Interest), enforcement actions and related activities.
Trump Taps Roisman as Acting SEC Chair
By Jeff BermanRoisman replaces Jay Clayton, who had been in the role since May 4, 2017 and recently stepped down as expected.
December 22, 2020
SEC Adopts New Ad Rule, Allows Client TestimonialsForm ADV was also amended to require advisors to provide more information on their marketing practices.
December 22, 2020
SEC to Ramp Up Reg BI Exams in January"Most advisors don't have a process in place to cover what SEC Reg BI requires" when it comes to retirement rollover options, says Ed Slott.
December 17, 2020
SEC Fines Robinhood $65M for Misleading Investors, Best Execution FailuresThe fine comes a day after Massachusetts regulators charged the brokerage over its marketing practices.
December 16, 2020
SEC Charges Top-Ranked Tennessee Advisor Over 12b-1 Fees"We do not negotiate with regulatory thugs that harass our clients," the advisor, Timothy J. Pagliara, told ThinkAdvisor.
December 14, 2020
Ric Edelman: 'We Have Solved' Crypto Custody Problem"You've got major players engaged here" in the custody of digital assets, Edelman said. "Fidelity, first and foremost."
December 10, 2020
SEC to Vote on Long-Awaited Ad Rule Changes Next WeekIAA is pleased that the SEC will be able to adopt modernized rules before year-end, CEO Karen Barr said.
December 10, 2020
GE Puts SEC Long-Term Care Insurance Probe Behind ItGE agreed to pay a $200 million penalty, while the SEC consented to keep GE's reports on its controls nonpublic.