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Executive-Bonus Clawbacks Get Long-Delayed Approval From SEC
By Lydia BeyoudCorporate executives will now have to pay back bonuses based on mistakes in their businesses' financial reporting.
October 21, 2022
5 Top Lessons From the WhatsApp Crackdown: Law FirmThe SEC and FINRA are still watching, so firms should revisit their policies now, says attorney Issa Hanna.
October 19, 2022
Cetera to Pay $9M Over 12b-1 Fee ViolationsCetera Advisors used shares with 12b-1 fees when it knew clients were eligible for lower-cost shares.
October 18, 2022
SEC Gets 9 Final Judgments in Scheme Bilking Pro Athletes, AdvisorsThree of the defendants have been sentenced to prison.
October 14, 2022
Wells Fargo Earnings Marred by $2B Reg Charge"We remain at risk of setbacks as we work to complete the work and put these issues behind us," CEO Charlie Scharf said.
October 13, 2022
SEC Issues FAQ on Fiduciary DEI DutiesAdvisors can consider factors relating to diversity, equity and inclusion when recommending other advisors, the SEC says.
October 12, 2022
SEC Votes to Modernize How BDs Can Preserve Electronic RecordsBDs will no longer be required to preserve records exclusively in "write once, read many" format.
October 12, 2022
Why the SEC Should Default to E-DeliveryInvestors prefer electronic delivery of documents, and it's secure and easier to maintain than paper.