Federal Regulation
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Firm Violated Reg BI With Risky Options Strategy: SEC
By Melanie WaddellWestern International Securities was fined $140,000 for letting a former rep day trade options in clients' accounts.
July 29, 2024
SEC Hits Firm With $85K Reg BI FineLifeMark Securities and a registered rep must each pay fines and return some funds to a semi-retired client.
July 29, 2024
Second Court Halts New Fiduciary Rule, as DOL Hits BackAnother court in Texas has issued a decision to halt the rule's Sept. 23 implementation date.
July 29, 2024
Trump Pledges to Fire Gensler, Hire People Who 'Love' CryptoThe politician said he would fire the SEC chair and pick crypto-friendly regulators if he returns to the White House.
July 26, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas CourtThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.
July 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley Rep Fined for Making Unauthorized Trades, Texting ClientThe firm has agreed to pay more than $15 million in arbitration cases tied to the rep's conduct.
July 25, 2024
What the BD Industry Looks Like Now, in 5 ChartsFINRA's annual snapshot shows that the number of firms continue to decrease as the number of reps increases.
July 25, 2024
UBS Grilled Over $350M Tax Evasion CaseA senator is looking into accounts held by a former military contractor who sold $7 billion of jet fuel to the U.S.