Federal Regulation
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SEC Accuses Firm of Marketing Rule Violations, Failing to Register
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinFlorida-based Black Dragon, which didn't admit wrongdoing, posted misleading performance data on its website, the agency says.
September 04, 2024
SEC Expands Texting Crackdown to Big Ratings AgenciesMoody's, Fitch and four other firms agreed to pay combined penalties of more than $49 million over off-channel communications.
September 03, 2024
Childfree Planning Turns Traditional Advice on Its HeadPeople without kids are an "underserved, underrepresented and sometimes mistreated population," advisor Jay Zigmont says.
September 03, 2024
Raymond James to Pay Nearly $2M for Failure to Report Complaints, Mutual Fund TransactionsThe firm failed to timely disclose about 450 client complaints, according to FINRA.
September 03, 2024
NAIFA to Lobby Against Medicare Plan Commission CutsThe advisor group's CEO says comp decisions will hurt beneficiaries' access to assistance.
August 30, 2024
Beware Roth 401(k) Matches' Tax Consequences: Jamie HopkinsIndividuals could face a surprise income tax bill by not realizing that the company wasn't withholding taxes.
August 30, 2024
Merrill Fined $3M Over 'Deficient' Trade SurveillanceMerrill relied on third-party automated systems that were insufficient to monitor for manipulative trades, FINRA says.
August 30, 2024
Sen. Warren Presses FINRA to Explain Enforcement DeclineThe number of enforcement actions last year was the lowest in the regulator's history.