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Behind Allianz's $4B Fund Blowup, Red Flags and Fat Fees
By Neil Weinberg, Alex Wittenberg and Will LouchAllianz, which also owns Pimco, has resolved some legal woes but continues to pick up the pieces.
March 07, 2022
These Compliance Issues Are Top of Mind for Regulators. Are You Ready?The SEC exam division still struggles with advisor exams, but that won't stop a heightened focus on Reg BI.
March 07, 2022
Ex-LPL Rep Who Put Clients' Funds in Tequila Company Takes Shots From FINRAThe former LPL and Royal Alliance broker has been suspended for seven months and fined $5,000.
March 04, 2022
Schwab Dips Toe Into Crypto ETF MarketThe firm filed a prospectus with the SEC for an ETF targeting companies benefiting from crypto and crypto-related tech.
March 04, 2022
SEC Slams RIA With $30M Fine Over 12b-1 Fees, Proprietary FundsThe SEC is getting "aggressive" in fighting breaches of fiduciary duty, Ron Rhoades told ThinkAdvisor.
March 03, 2022
Cybersecurity 'Keeps Me Up at Night': SEC's CrenshawComplex products are another major concern, the commissioner said at an Investment Adviser Association conference.
March 03, 2022
Cambridge in Hot Water Over Revenue Sharing, Wrap Account ConflictsCambridge failed to disclose conflicts of interest and breached its duty of care related to fund selection, the SEC said.
March 01, 2022
Sen. Wyden Calls for 6 Economic Actions Against RussiaCongress must address key areas to punish Putin for invading Ukraine, the Senate Finance Committee chair said.