Federal Regulation
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FINRA Slaps BD With $250K Finfluencer Fine
By Melanie WaddellInfluencers paid by TradeZero America made exaggerated claims on the firm's behalf, FINRA says.
June 06, 2024
Two Exceptions to FTC's Non-Compete BanThere are limited exceptions to the ban, which is effective Sept. 4.
June 06, 2024
SEC Hit With Lawsuit Over Texting SweepA trade group says the SEC was unclear on how penalties were calculated and why it targeted certain firms.
June 05, 2024
SEC Hedge Fund Fee Disclosure Rule Struck Down by U.S. CourtThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Wednesday sided with the private funds industry.
June 05, 2024
Watch Out, BDs! Here's What Triggers an SEC ExamA new Risk Alert details red flags that could make BDs prime targets for examiners.
June 05, 2024
'Roaring Kitty' GameStop Trades Under Investigation in Mass.The investigation comes on top of a threat by E-Trade to ban the meme stock trader.
June 04, 2024
SEC to Shutter Salt Lake Regional OfficeThe closing of the Utah center, the agency's smallest, will reduce the number of such offices to 10.
June 04, 2024
House Spending Bill Cuts SEC Budget, Curbs CAT Data CollectionThe legislation would also block enforcement of the unpopular Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 on digital assets.