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SEC Scales Back New Pollution-Disclosure Rules
By Lydia Beyoud & Zahra HirjiUnder the final rules, publicly traded companies have to disclose actual or potential material impacts of climate-related risks.
February 28, 2024
SEC Investment Management Director Steps DownWilliam Birdthistle will be replaced by Natasha Vij Greiner, a deputy director in the Division of Examinations.
February 26, 2024
Advisor Accused of Taking $1.6M Faces Wire Fraud ChargeProsecutors allege that the wealth manager misappropriated client funds, using them for her real estate business.
February 23, 2024
LPL Facing SEC Fine as High as $50M Over Texts, App UseTwo weeks ago, 16 other firms agreed to pay more than $81 million for similar issues.
February 23, 2024
New SEC Dealer Rule Will Hit Private Funds: SEC RoundupAIMA's Suzan Rose says the rule expands BD registration to entities not traditionally considered as such.
February 21, 2024
Advisors Face Enhanced Reporting of Say-on-Pay VotesCertain investment managers are subject to filing an annual form disclosing proxy votes related to executive compensation.
February 21, 2024
SEC Bars Phony Advisor Accused of 'Ponzi-Like' SchemeThe CEO, who had no securities licenses, misappropriated $1.8 million and misled investors, the SEC alleges.
February 16, 2024
TIAA to Pay $2.2M for Reg BI Violations in IRA ProgramThe firm didn't disclose that core funds were more cheaply available in the IRAs' brokerage window, regulators say.