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Vanguard Reaches Proposed Settlement in Target-Date Sell-Off Case
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe lawsuit alleged that the asset manager triggered a "stampede" that handed certain retail customers massive tax bills.
September 23, 2024
JPMorgan Sued Over 'Shockingly' Low Interest on Client CashThe case follows several other proposed class actions over brokerages' cash sweep programs.
September 23, 2024
DOL Appeals Two Rulings Halting Fiduciary RuleTwo federal court decisions temporarily stopped the rule from taking effect.
September 17, 2024
Cases Mount Against Advisor Accused of Stealing Millions From His AuntSeveral clients have filed summonses indicating they initiated civil cases against Scott J. Mason.
September 17, 2024
Ex-BofA Banker's Murder Trial Postponed to MarchA key detective in the case became unavailable due to pregnancy complications, prosecutors told the court.
September 16, 2024
Glenmede Sues Longtime Portfolio Manager Over Surprise ResignationGlenmede Trust alleges Michael Gallagher breached agreements by trying to lure clients to follow him.
September 13, 2024
Ex-Banker Charged With BofA Exec's Murder Faces Trial MondayAnthony Duwayne Turner is charged with killing BofA-Merrill executive Michelle Avan in August 2021.
September 12, 2024
SEC Charges Pastor-Turned-Advisor With $2.4M FraudThe former advisor sold phony promissory notes to Christian clients, the SEC alleges.