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New Private-Funds Rules Hit With Court Action: SEC Roundup
By Nick Morgan and Tom ZaccaroSeveral industry groups filed an action in a federal appellate court challenging the SEC's recent private funds rules.
August 29, 2023
Citigroup Unit Pays $2.9M to Settle SEC ProbeFor a decade, the bank's broker had flawed processes in its accounting tied to the underwriting of securities offerings.
August 29, 2023
Why the Bitcoin ETF Ruling Is a Big WinBitcoin ETFs could account for up to 10% of the cryptocurrency's market value in three years, says Sanford C. Bernstein.
August 29, 2023
Court Paves Way for First Bitcoin ETFA three-judge appeals panel in Washington overturned a previous decision by the SEC blocking the Grayscale ETF.
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.