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Barred Broker Whose Probation Was Revoked Pleads Guilty to Fraud
By Jeff BermanThe former Raymond James broker faces up to 50 years in prison for defrauding his clients.
May 24, 2022
SEC Names Director of Exam DivisionRichard Best has been the division's acting director since March 23.
May 24, 2022
Don't Wait! Get Ahead of SEC Scrutiny With Mock ExaminationsBeing proactive can keep you out of the agency's glare and help reduce Errors and Omissions claims.
May 23, 2022
Insurance Advisors Market Advisors to CongressPriorities include sales standards, Secure 2.0 and access to independent contractor status.
May 23, 2022
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser Hit With $1.5M SEC Fine for ESG InfractionsBNY Mellon did not always perform the ESG quality review that it disclosed using as part of its investment selection process.
May 20, 2022
SEC Fines Wells Fargo Advisors $7M Over Anti-Money Laundering FailuresWells Fargo failed to file at least 34 suspicious activity reports in a timely manner.
May 19, 2022
Allianz Fund Managers' Paydays Could Be Followed by PrisonProsecutors say Tournant told investors safety was his top priority but secretly took undisclosed risks, resulting in fraud that cost them $7 billion.
May 17, 2022
SEC Budget Boost Would Support 5% More Advisor Examiners: GenslerThe SEC exam division also needs to step up Reg BI exams for BDs, Gensler will tell the House Appropriations Committee.