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SEC Hits 9 Firms in Marketing Rule Crackdown
By Melanie WaddellThe RIAs ran ads with untrue or unsubstantiated statements or broke rules around ratings and testimonials, the SEC says.
September 05, 2024
California DOJ Fines Robinhood $3.9M in First-Ever Crypto Enforcement ActionThe settlement marks the first public enforcement action by the state DOJ against a crypto company.
September 04, 2024
SEC Accuses Firm of Marketing Rule Violations, Failing to RegisterFlorida-based Black Dragon, which didn't admit wrongdoing, posted misleading performance data on its website, the agency says.
September 04, 2024
SEC Expands Texting Crackdown to Big Ratings AgenciesMoody's, Fitch and four other firms agreed to pay combined penalties of more than $49 million over off-channel communications.
September 03, 2024
Childfree Planning Turns Traditional Advice on Its HeadPeople without kids are an "underserved, underrepresented and sometimes mistreated population," advisor Jay Zigmont says.
August 28, 2024
Top IAA Lobbyist to RetireNeil Simon will step down at year end, with Gail Bernstein, general counsel, adding public policy direction.
August 28, 2024
SEC Retreats From 'Swing Pricing' Mandate for Mutual Funds After Stiff OppositionThe plan would have imposed swing pricing during periods of high redemptions, making it costlier for investors.
August 27, 2024
SEC Charges Firm, CEO With Bilking Hundreds of ClientsThe firm promised guaranteed investment returns and 100% capital protection, the agency says.