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Citigroup Unit Pays $2.9M to Settle SEC Probe
By Austin WeinsteinFor a decade, the bank's broker had flawed processes in its accounting tied to the underwriting of securities offerings.
August 27, 2023
Groups Move to Support Advisor in Annuity Switching CaseThe SEC alleges that the annuity replacement scheme caused some clients to incur $640,000 in surrender charges.
August 25, 2023
Ex-Wells Fargo, LPL Rep Gets 3.5 Years in Prison for Stealing $626K From ClientsThe broker pleaded guilty to stealing from clients at both firms to fund his gambling and personal expenses.
August 25, 2023
Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule Upheld by Top CourtThe ruling "is a Fenway Park Red Sox grand slam home run" for investors and state regulators, said a fiduciary expert.
August 25, 2023
Wells Fargo to Pay $35M Over Excessive FeesWells Fargo overcharged nearly 11,000 investment advisory accounts over $26.8 million in advisory fees, the SEC says.
August 23, 2023
SEC Fines RIA for Paying Social Media Influencers to Solicit ClientsFundrise Advisors paid more than $8 million to over 200 social media influencers for business, the SEC says.
August 23, 2023
SEC Seeks More Comments on Controversial Custody Rule PlanThe SEC reopened the comment period for 60 days for feedback on its new private fund advisor rules.
August 21, 2023
SEC Brings First Marketing Rule Action; Firm to Pay $1MTitan Global Capital Management's violations included the misleading use of hypothetical performance metrics in ads, the SEC said.